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

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Product & Tech Updates
DuraScan D600 Contactless Reader/Writer
Built for reading and writing to high frequency tags, labels and smart devices, and locking, unlocking or communicating with peer or smart devices. -
Blog
The Evolution of the Durable Barcode Scanner
The workforce began using scanners in diverse settings, including harsher workplaces, opening the need for more scanners that were more durable. -
Dev Community Updates
Socket Mobile Scanners and Windows 10 - (Technical Blog Edition)
HID is popular for legacy applications because this is the easiest way to connect a barcode scanner with Bluetooth wireless technology to a Host. -
Dev Community Updates
Why Developers Choose Socket Mobile
Developers choose a product based on that product’s abilities, hoping that the Software Development Kit (SDK) will complement their program. -
Product & Tech Updates
Barcode Validation
Most scanners decode and acknowledge a barcode scan locally on the device. Usually, it is either a good read, or there is NO read. -
Blog
Socket Mobile Customization
With the varying colors, applications and series that Socket Mobile offers, there are even more personalization options for their data capture tools. -
Product & Tech Updates
Socket Mobile DuraCase Protective Casing for Samsung J3 and J5
While the 800 Series scanner attaches to Samsung’s J3 and J5 mobile devices, the combined devices can now be protected by the DuraCase. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Launches DuraCase for the Samsung J3 and J5 Mobile Phones
announcing the expansion of the DuraCase product line to support the Samsung’s J3 and J5 mobile phones. The DuraCase is a one-handed, protective casing for both the mobile phone and attached 800 Series barcode scanning solution. -
Blog
How Are RFID Tags and NFC Used?
RFID tags with NFC (near field communication) tags and readers are becoming a prominent tool in businesses’ and individuals’ fluidity in daily tasks. -
Press Releases
SOCKET MOBILE UNVEILS DURASCAN D600 CONTACTLESS READER/WRITER
announced the expansion of their DuraScan product line with the D600 Contactless Reader/Writer. The new D600 can both read and write with near field communication, expanding the NFC market as a mobile App friendly device. It supports ISO 15693, ISO/IEC 14443A&B (including MIFARE & FeliCa) compliant Tags. -
Blog
Socket Mobile Showcased at CES and NRF 2017
At the international CES, our partners RAM Mounts and Axiomware Inc. displayed Socket Mobile’s wares for the world to critique. -
Product & Tech Updates
DuraScan D700 Barcode Scanner 1D Imager
Strong and durable for warehouses, outdoor distribution and industrial, the scanner withstands multiple drops for those tough work environments. -
Blog
Socket Mobile Barcode Scanner's Certification for User Experience
We have a passion for product design. The user experience drives the strategy of our products from start to finish. -
Blog
SumUp set to use POS barcode scanner solution from Socket Mobile
After a subsequent presentation in Berlin, it was decided to integrate the Socket Mobile scanner into the cash register software of the mPOS specialist. -
Blog
Why Choose a Socket Mobile Scanner
Socket Mobile’s goal is to offer customers the convenience and performance in a barcode scanner that other barcode scanner manufacturers just don’t offer. -
Product & Tech Updates
DuraScan New Colors
Our rough and tough, long lasting, ergonomically comfortable, and eye-appealing barcode scanner just became even more striking. -
Blog
Wearable Technology
Technology is becoming the wearable accessory. In some ways, it may have all started with the watch that communicates with our cell phone. -
Blog
Near Field Technology at the 2016 IoT Tech Expo of North America
Our 30-minute session demonstrated how simple NFC Technology can be integrated into IoT applications while adding new experiences to an IoT-rich world. -
Product & Tech Updates
Socket Mobile DuraCase 800 Series Protective Casing
Single-handed, single-charging and highly durable safeguard for your 800 Series attachable scanner. -
Product & Tech Updates
The DuraScan D730 1D Laser Barcode Scanner
The D730 is an elegantly designed, Class 2 laser scanner with Bluetooth® wireless technology and a durable IP54-rated casing. -
Blog
Colorful Barcode Readers Find Their Place in Retail
Socket Mobile meets the growing need for handheld scanners and POS systems with a vibrancy to brighten up the work scene.