Targeting iOS Devices Exclusively with CSS Media Queries

The development of cross-platform applications often necessitates the ability to tailor the user experience based on specific device characteristics. In the world of CSS, media queries provide a powerful means to achieve this, allowing developers to define stylesheets that adapt dynamically to various factors such as screen size, device width, and operating system.

One common requirement is to target only iOS devices with specific CSS rules. Unlike other mobile platforms, iOS devices present unique challenges, as Safari Mobile is the predominant mobile browser on iOS.

Using the -webkit-touch-callout Property

To achieve iOS-specific targeting, developers can leverage the -webkit-touch-callout property, which is supported exclusively by Safari Mobile. This property, when set to none, prevents the user from selecting text on touch devices.

@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
  /* CSS specific to iOS devices */ 
}

@supports not (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
  /* CSS for other than iOS devices */ 
}
````

By leveraging this property, developers can create CSS rules that apply only to iOS devices, ensuring that the user experience is optimized accordingly.

**Other Considerations**

It's important to note that compatibility considerations may come into play. While -webkit-touch-callout is a widely supported property, devices running older versions of iOS or those using other browsers on iOS may not adhere to these rules.