Browsers and Devices
We automatically gather browser information from Continuum platform users to inform which browsers we design and test for.
Browser usage
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Version breakdown for top browsers
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Verified browsers
These are the browsers we recommend testing on when developing the Continuum platform. This list strongly recommends testing on a range of browsers created within the last 3 years that cover the largest representation of the user base.
Browsers not listed may still work well, and it should be noted that this is not a list that intends to suggest that these are the only browsers the service will work on – this is simply a benchmark for testing against to ensure that the Continuum platform will likely work for as many users as possible alongside appropriate cost-effectiveness and development overhead.
Two distinct levels of support are given and denoted next to each browser. Where ‘latest version’ is listed, it means the latest stable version plus one version back, as these browsers regularly update without intervention from the user.
Desktop
Operating system | Browser | Support |
---|---|---|
Windows | Internet Explorer 9+ | Compliant |
Internet Explorer 8 | Functional | |
Google Chrome (latest version) | Compliant | |
Mozilla Firefox (latest version) | Compliant | |
Mac OS X | Safari 7+ | Compliant |
Google Chrome (latest version) | Compliant | |
Mozilla Firefox (latest version) | Compliant |
Small screen devices
Operating system | Version | Browser | Support |
---|---|---|---|
iOS | 7+ | Mobile Safari | Compliant |
Google Chrome | Compliant | ||
Android | 4.x | Google Chrome | Compliant |
Samsung Internet | Compliant | ||
Windows Phone | 8.1 | Internet Explorer | Compliant |
Device testing
Pulsar layouts and components are tested on physical devices with a selection of operating system versions.
Device | Operating System | Version | Browsers |
---|---|---|---|
iPhone 6s | iOS | 10 | Safari, Chrome |
iPhone 4s | iOS | 9.3.5 | Safari, Chrome |
iPad 1 | iOS | 5.1.1 | Safari, Chrome |
Samsung Galaxy S4 | Android | 6.0 Marshmallow | Samsung Internet, Chrome |
Samsung Galaxy S5 | Android | 7.0 Nougat | Samsung Internet, Chrome |