News & Updates

Android 6.0 brought some welcome changes as some not-so-welcome changes, such as the unceremonious removal of the BluetoothAdapter.getAddress() API.

MobileReach (a Socket Mobile developer) demonstrates the Series 7 Colorful 7Pi used with their Remedy Mobile application.

We created a demo using our SocketScan 10 demo app installed on the ElitePad which highlights all of the features and capabilities of the 8Qi.

The Retail Case transforms the ElitePad into a Mobile POS platform by including a hand strap when mobile and a quick-release dock when at the counter.

announced it is working with RAM Mounting Systems to address a need to connect, protect, and simultaneously house and charge it’s Socket Mobile Series 8 barcode scanner with popular devices such as the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch® and Samsung Galaxy phones.

Socket Mobile teams up with Heckler Design to produce a WindFall Stand for the Socket Mobile Series 7 Scanner.

announced today the availability of their CHS 8Qi cordless handheld scanner. The CHS 8Qi is the second model in the progression of the compact CHS Series 8 cordless barcode scanners which are attachable to most smartphones enabling one‐handed barcode scanning.

This video shows a demonstration of an Android Phone with the Socket 8Ci scanner. I’m using Asellertool’s FBAScan as the software.

Built light-weight and maneuverable, the QX Stand remains secure on any flat surface where you need to maximize scanning efficiency and productivity.

released the latest version of their industry leading Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Software Developer Kit, SocketScan SDK version 10.1. The latest version includes many new features and benefits and is also compatible with Apple’s latest iOS 8 operating system.

announced its new model 8Qi 2D Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS). The new 8Qi can scan both 1D "linear" barcodes and 2D codes making the 8Qi an ideal choice in Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) applications where 1D UPC Barcodes, 2D Mobile Coupons or Loyalty Cards need to be scanned.

announced a hands‐free barcode scanning solution for processing mobile coupons. The Socket Mobile QX Stand will enable customers to securely scan electronic coupons by passing them under a Socket Mobile barcode scanner in auto detection mode without relinquishing control of their electronic devices.

announced that Richard Brack has joined Socket Mobile as General Manager of Socket Mobile Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Socket Mobile offers a range of data readers that read ISO 18013-5 credentials directly out of the box. With our CaptureSDK integrated into your application, any Socket Mobile data reader can deliver mDL (Mobile Driver’s License) data to your app for processing.

Barcodes and RFIDs essentially stand for the same principles in conception. They can look the same, even carry and share the same forms of information.

announced today that it is expanding its SocketScan® 700 Series to include the S760 - a multi-use barcode scanner that supports scanning DotCode and most international travel IDs and passports.

announced availability of the SocketScan S550, Contactless Membership Card Reader/Writer on its Developer Portal for app developer purchase.

The SocketScan barcode scanner is a high-performance, management tool that keeps your business running smoothly.