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
Data Capture Made Easy – With SM Keyboard and SocketCam
Simplify your data capture process by integrating the SM Keyboard application for iOS. The SM Keyboard is equipped with SocketCam—a free camera-based scanning solution for any mobile device. -
Blog Dev Community Updates
Step into the Future of 2D Barcode Adoption with the SocketScan S720
The new S720 Linear Barcode plus QR code reader provides high-performance, efficient 2D barcode reading that will take you into the future of data capture. With our new S700 trade-in program, users can receive the S720 at a discounted price and upgrade to 2D barcode functionality. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Launches SM Keyboard Application on iOS with SocketCam C820 Support
We are excited to launch our SM Keyboard application that includes support for free camera-based scanning with SocketCam C820. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Launches S720 QR Code Scanner for $199 with Trade-In
We are excited to launch a program for SocketScan S700 users to trade in their existing device and upgrade to the S720 Linear Barcode plus QR code Reader for $199. -
Product & Tech Updates
Digital ID Security is Safer than You Think
Discuss the rising concerns over the security of Digital IDs, the steps that are being taken to ensure consumer safety during transactions involving mDLs, and why Digital IDs may be safer than you think. -
Product Announcements
Introducing SocketScan S720: Linear Barcode Plus QR Code Reader
The SocketScan S720 is a Bluetooth Barcode Scanner that reads 1D and 2D barcodes on paper and screen. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Appoints Laura Weinstein to Board of Directors
announced the appointment of Laura Weinstein to its Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2022. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Announces SocketScan S720, Linear Barcode Plus QR Code Reader
excited to announce the launch of their linear barcode and QR code reader, SocketScan S720. -
Product Announcements
Introducing SocketScan S370: Universal NFC & QR Code Mobile Wallet Reader
The new SocketScan S370 is a data capture platform that supports 1D and 2D barcode scanning as well as NFC Reading and Writing. -
Dev Community Updates
Advantages and Disadvantages of Xamarin App Development
Walk through the pros and cons of Xamarin app development and decide if the platform is the right choice for building your application. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile’s S550 is a Finalist in 2022 NFC Forum Awards
excited to announce that the SocketScan S550 is a finalist in the 2022 NFC Forum Innovation Awards. -
Blog Product & Tech Updates
Innovating the Food Delivery Industry with SocketCam
SocketCam’s free camera-based barcode scanning is an innovative solution for the ever-growing food delivery market, enabling applications to provide quick and reliable food tracking and deliveries for their customers. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Hosting Webinar on Xamarin App Development with Integrated Data Capture Functionality
excited to announce that on June 29th at 11:00 a.m. PDT, it will be hosting a free webinar on app development using Xamarin and data capture integration with Socket Mobile's CaptureSDK. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Announces SocketScan S370, Universal NFC & QR Code Mobile Wallet Reader
excited to announce the launch of their mobile wallet reader, SocketScan S370. -
Dev Community Updates
Flutter vs. React Native: Which is Better for Your App?
Compare the benefits and drawbacks of Flutter and React Native for app development, and ultimately decide which platform is better suited for your application. -
Webinars
How to Develop a Xamarin App with Integrated Data Capture Functionality
Walk through the ins and outs of application development using Xamarin and data capture integration with Socket Mobile Software Engineer Matt Robbins. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Hosting Webinar on React Native App Development with Integrated Data Capture Functionality
excited to announce that on June 8th at 11:00 a.m. PDT, it will be hosting a free webinar on app development using React Native and data capture integration with Socket Mobile’s CaptureSDK. -
Webinars
How to Develop a React Native App with Integrated Data Capture Functionality
Walk through the ins and outs of application development using React Native and data capture integration with Socket Mobile Software Engineer Matthew Croak. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Hosting Webinar on Flutter App Development with Integrated Data Capture Functionality
excited to announce that on May 18th at 11:00 a.m. PDT, it will be hosting a webinar on app development using Flutter and data capture integration with Socket Mobile’s CaptureSDK. -
Webinars
How to Develop a Flutter App with Integrated Data Capture Functionality
Walk through the ins and outs of application development using Flutter and data capture integration with Socket Mobile Software Engineer Matthew Croak. -
Dev Community Updates
Basic Mode or App Mode Barcode Scanning? It’s Your Choice, But...
Discover the advantages and disadvantages of both Basic mode and App mode for setting up your barcode scanner to read and receive data.