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Mobile version or full website?

I've noticed some websites automatically route to the mobile version, while others go to the full site. Is there rhyme or reason to how this works and is it user controllable?

Which do most people prefer, mobile or full?

There is a setting in your browser that says "Mobile View", and it's by default checked. So whenever you visit a site that does have a mobile version, it will automatically go to it. But if you'd rather go to the full version, just uncheck that box and the websites will see your phone as an ordinary browser.

I prefer mobile most of the time because they're usually more streamlined in terms of viewing purposes.
 
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