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.

We're excited to announce that our SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader is officially certified under the FeliCa card standard. This expands development opportunities into the extensive FeliCa network, utilized for payment transactions worldwide. Discover how this global reach can enhance your applications and deliver unparalleled user experiences.

In our continued commitment to improving security and reliability, Socket Mobile will be removing older versions of the CaptureSDK for Android from our repository on August 4th, 2023. We urge all developers to update to the latest version, 1.6.15, to ensure ongoing compatibility and performance.

In the recently launched iPadOS 16.5, there were some unanticipated changes to the Bluetooth management for iPadOS apps. As a result, if a user tries to run two or more CaptureSDK-integrated apps, their Socket Mobile barcode scanners will stop working when the second app is started.

Socket Mobile is excited to announce the addition of SocketCam C860 advanced camera scanning support for our Flutter CaptureSDK! SocketCam C860 is the newest version of the SocketCam product family that turns any mobile device into a robust scanning solution. This advanced, subscription-based update enables Flutter developers to serve users with more demanding, complex scanning requirements.

The latest CaptureSDK React Native (version 1.4.17) introduces support for camera-based scanning with SocketCam C820. This feature enables any mobile device to function as a high-performance barcode scanner, capable of scanning both 1D and 2D barcodes. The update streamlines the testing process, as no hardware is required, providing a versatile and efficient scanning solution.

iPadOS 16 compatibility across the entire Socket Mobile product line ensures that Apple iPad users can maximize the utility of both their data reader and their Bluetooth-paired Apple device. We ensure that our readers stay up-to-date and compatible with the latest Apple updates, and even with the latest addition of iPadOS 16, users can be assured that their tools will continue to adapt and perform as needed.

On our 30th Anniversary, Socket Mobile CEO Kevin Mills details the roller coaster that has been the company’s history and how we overcame obstacles to become the successful mobile company we are today.

Socket Mobile is excited to announce the expansion of the XtremeScan™ line of industrial iPhone scanning solutions to support the latest iPhone models and 2D barcodes. The addition of the XtremeScan XS940 and XtremeScan Grip XG940 enables industries to use the latest iPhone technology and easily add 1D and 2D barcode scanning, a move toward the future of data capture within extreme work environments.

It is now possible to upgrade from its free SocketCam C820 to the SocketCam C860, an enhanced camera-based barcode scanner for iOS. The C860 is the newest version of the SocketCam product family that turns any mobile device into a robust scanning solution capable of reading damaged and other difficult-to-read barcodes in all conditions.

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.

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.

FREMONT, Calif., May 30, 2023 – Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity, today announced completion of a secured subordinated convertible note financing of $1,600,000.

Socket Mobile is excited to announce that its SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader is Apple VAS Certified. Apple's Value Added Services (VAS) focus on storing and utilizing digital passes within the Apple Wallet. To use these NFC passes in the Apple Wallet, compatible readers must support the Apple VAS protocol. Socket Mobile's S550 complies with Apple's NFC VAS Protocol and is certified to select and retrieve mobile passes from the Apple wallet resident on iPhones and Apple Watches.

Socket Mobile'ss SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader is fully certified under the FeliCa card standard. FeliCa certification establishes a common RF standard that allows interconnectivity between FeliCa devices. Now, the SocketScan S550 meets the FeliCa RF standards, further enhancing secure, global RFID transactions with seamless app integration.

Socket Mobile proudly announces that the SocketScan S370 Universal NFC & QR Code Mobile Wallet Reader has achieved Certification Release 13 (CR13) certification from the NFC Forum Certification Program. The S370 has passed a rigorous testing and validation process by the program, further certifying its interoperability and performance within a vast NFC environment. With this advancement, our partners can now support the broadest contactless portfolio along with the latest 1D/2D barcode technology— all with a single reader.

Socket Mobile's XtremeScan line revolutionizes the use of iPhones in extreme work environments. By overcoming traditional challenges and unlocking the potential of iOS applications, XtremeScan reshapes industrial data capture like never before.

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.

CaptureSDK and our entire line of barcode scanners and NFC readers/writers have reached full compatibility with iPadOS 16. Socket ensures their devices stay up to date and compatible with the latest Apple updates, and even with the latest addition of iPadOS 16, Socket users can be assured that their tools will continue to adapt and perform.

We are thrilled that Socket Mobile has been featured in the business impact book, "Doers and Dreamers: How to Launch, Lead, Market, and Scale Companies that Impact the World." This book includes articles from over 150 global business leaders and features our article titled "The Benefits of Doing Things Backwards." Our piece delves into Socket Mobile's innovative strategies and unconventional approaches to business, and you can download the eBook for free!