How reliable is the PHP function "get_browser" for detecting mobile devices?

The PHP function "get_browser" is not reliable for detecting mobile devices as it relies on the user-agent string, which can be easily manipulated or spoofed. A more reliable way to detect mobile devices is to use libraries or frameworks specifically designed for this purpose, such as Mobile Detect or WURFL. 

// Example of using Mobile Detect library to detect mobile devices
require_once 'Mobile_Detect.php';
$detect = new Mobile_Detect;

if ($detect->isMobile()) {
    echo 'Mobile device detected';
} else {
    echo 'Not a mobile device';
}

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PHP get_browser mobile devices detection reliability

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