[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #24541: wp_is_mobile() includes tablets

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#24541: wp_is_mobile() includes tablets
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 Reporter:  Looimaster      |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)    |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Administration  |     Version:  3.4
 Severity:  normal          |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  2nd-opinion     |
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Comment (by celloexpressions):

 Replying to [comment:1 johnbillion]:
 > In core, `wp_is_mobile()` is used as a synonym for "is a touch device".
 It's used to un-hide various links that are only shown on mouseover for
 non-touch devices, by adding a 'mobile' class to the body.
 >
 > The difference between a mobile device and a non-mobile device is much
 less clear than it was in the past. Maybe `wp_is_mobile()` needs to be
 deprecated and replaced with `is_touch_device()`.

 +1. Most Windows devices are now touch-enabled by default, so an
 increasingly large percentage of laptop and desktop users need touch-
 friendly components now.

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