News & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest news, product updates, developer community announcements, career opportunities, and more from Socket Mobile. Below you'll find resources for all things Socket Mobile, along with original educational content surrounding overall trends in the data capture industry.


  • Transforming Delivery Jobs: The Power of Camera-Based Barcode Scanning

    The emergence of camera-based barcode scanning technology is paving the way for a significant transformation in the delivery industry's employment models. The technology is revolutionizing the way delivery companies operate, enabling more flexible employment models and improving overall efficiency.
    May 25, 2023

  • Revolutionizing Access Control with Digital ID

    Digital IDs are quickly gaining popularity around the world and offer a solution for a more secure and convenient way to manage access control. By implementing digital ID solutions for access control, businesses and organizations can enhance security, reduce costs, and streamline access control processes.
    May 10, 2023

  • CaptureSDK Updated to Support S370 & S550

    Socket Mobile’s CaptureSDK has been updated to add support for the new SocketScan S370 (NFC & QR code reader), along with other changes that add further support for the SocketScan S550 (NFC reader). Explore the changes that have been made to CaptureSDK to better support these products and how the changes may affect your application.
    May 4, 2023

  • Combining Barcode and NFC Data Capture with the S370

    Designed to enable Socket Mobile’s App partners to facilitate e-wallet applications via on-screen barcode scanning or tap-and-go NFC reading, the new S370 combines leading-edge technologies that deliver an effortless data capture experience for business owners and consumers.
    May 3, 2023

  • Socket Mobile Announces CIPURSE Support for SocketScan S550

    Socket Mobile is excited to announce that the SocketScan S550 is compatible with the CIPURSE card standard. CIPURSE is an open international security standard defined by the Open Standard for Public Transport (OSPT) to ensure transit systems and payments interoperability. Now, Socket Mobile's SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader meets the ISO 14443 Type A and ISO 14443 Type B requirements under the CIPURSE standards.
    May 2, 2023

  • Socket Mobile Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

    April 27, 2023 – Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today reported financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
    April 27, 2023

  • Curating Elevated Event Experiences with QR Codes & NFC Technology

    Events are the perfect playground for QR codes and contactless technology as they provide enhanced experiences for attendees while also improving and streamlining processes behind the scenes. Explore the benefits of QR & NFC technologies and how they can be implemented throughout events to create a next-level experience for attendees.
    April 27, 2023

  • Socket Mobile Announces Q1 2023 Results Release Date and Conference Call

    Today announced that it will release its first quarter 2023 financial results at the close of the market on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Management will also host a conference call to discuss these results that will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Pacific Time).
    April 20, 2023

  • Leveraging QR Codes for your Business: Stock Camera or SocketCam?

    Packing in considerably more data than traditional one-dimensional barcodes, the two-dimensional “QR code” has a use for everything from inventory and delivery tracking to ticket authentication and even payment systems. Explore the basics of scanning QR codes with stock camera apps, the possible issues you may run into when using these apps for data capture, and Socket Mobile’s software-based solutions to overcome these issues.
    April 13, 2023

  • New Product Selection Tool for Personalized Data Reader Recommendations

    We are thrilled to announce the launch of our updated Product Selection Tool! Finding the perfect data reader for your business or application can be a challenging and time-consuming process. That's why we've created this easy-to-use tool to help you narrow down your options and find the best data reader for your needs.
    March 29, 2023

  • GS1 Transitions to the Next Dimension: 2D Barcodes

    GS1 is slowly making the transition from 1D to 2D barcodes. It's important to know why this change is being made and how it will impact data capture. Learn more about the differences between 1D and 2D barcodes and how upgrading to 2D technology can benefit your business.
    March 1, 2023

  • Convenience of "Tap-and-Go" NFC Mobile Payments

    Every day, consumers increasingly choose NFC tap-and-go payments using their smart watches and phones instead of reaching for cards in their wallets. Learn how the convenience of tap-and-go NFC mobile payments is allowing users to make secure financial transactions without their wallets.
    February 24, 2023

  • Socket Mobile Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 and Full Year Results

    Socket Mobile, a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today reported financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
    February 22, 2023

  • Updates for Android 12 Bluetooth Permissions

    As we are preparing to update our Socket Mobile Companion app and CaptureSDK to support Android 12, we realized that the transition could potentially cause device connection issues that interrupt end user's workflow. To avoid these interruptions as much as possible, we are making additional changes to ensure the end users will have a smooth experience for the transition.
    February 14, 2023

  • Socket Mobile Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 and Annual Results Release Date and Conference Call

    Socket Mobile, a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2022 and annual financial results at the close of the market on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Management will also host a conference call to discuss these results that will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Pacific Time).
    February 14, 2023

  • Socket Mobile Scanner Spotted in NY Times: Housing Works Cannabis Co.

    A Socket Mobile barcode scanner was recently spotted in the NY Times at the grand opening of Housing Works Cannabis Co in Manhattan. Explore how Socket Mobile's barcode scanners helped facilitate the first recreational sale of cannabis in NY and how data capture benefits the cannabis industry.
    February 8, 2023

  • Digital ID - Making Waves Across the Globe

    Digital IDs are on the fast track to becoming commonplace, actively being tested and implemented around the world. Explore how countries are launching pilot trials and addressing the many questions and concerns that have risen from the introduction and adoption of digital IDs.
    February 2, 2023

  • A Guide to Understanding Socket Mobile’s Product Families

    Our Knowledge Center helps you compare and analyze Socket Mobile’s Product Families. Comparison Guides help you choose the product family that meets your scanning requirements and guide you toward the data reader(s) that will best enhance your business operations.
    January 23, 2023

  • Socket Mobile Announces DuraSled Model for iPhone 14

    Socket Mobile is excited to announce the arrival of the DuraSled Bluetooth Barcode Scanners for the iPhone 14. Socket Mobile’s DuraSled models combine 1D/2D Bluetooth barcode scanning capabilities into a handheld sled case for iPhone, creating a versatile one-handed solution.
    January 16, 2023

  • Welcoming the DuraSled for iPhone 14

    Socket Mobile is continuing our long-standing commitment to ensuring compatibility for Apple iPhone users with the arrival of new DuraSled models for iPhone 14. The four current models of DuraSleds for iPhones (DS800, DS820, DS840, and DS860) will now be able to support Apple’s latest addition of the iPhone 14.
    January 13, 2023