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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10 Reasons Customers Choose DuraScan - the durable versatile barcode scanner
No work environment is the same because no industry carries out procedures the same way. Our barcode scanners are versatile and durable. -
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Empowering the Mobile Device Workforce with Socket Mobile DuraCase
The strong and flexible DuraCase also charges both devices simultaneously. There’s no need for disconnecting his devices at the end of the day. -
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Socket Mobile Barcode Scanners Displayed in BOX IT Design Booth at EuroCIS Trade Fair
Our CHS Series 7 Holder now attaches to the BOX IT Premium Case so Socket Mobile scanners are conveniently situated right next to the tablet. -
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Attachable Scanner VS Phone App
Pros of Phone Scanning Apps: After reviewing a short list of impressive scanning applications, they were found to be quick, easy, and inexpensive. -
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NFC and Bluetooth Meetup Hosted at Socket Mobile
Socket Mobile hosted a Meetup event focused on NFC (Near Field Communications) and Bluetooth wireless technology solutions to solve the loyalty Challenge. -
Product & Tech Updates
How to Setup Your Socket Mobile Barcode Scanner in Basic Mode
If you want to use your scanner in its most basic form and if you don’t mind limiting your usage with Basic Mode, then your set up will be very easy. -
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DuraScan: Socket Mobile's Data Capture Solution for Accident-Prone Workers
Every company has that employee who's like a rhino in a glass house. There's always one or more personnel who can't help but break everything they touch. -
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Reasons to Choose a Laser Barcode Scanner - Socket Mobile's DuraScan D730
Imagine working in a pharmacy – high shelves and massive inventory with hard-to-reach boxes of medication. The pharmacy tech cannot reach that top shelf on her own, but a DuraScan® D730 laser scanner with Bluetooth® wireless technology can still read the barcode that is just out-of-reach of her tech’s hands. -
Dev Community Updates
Automating Workflows Using the Socket Mobile CaptureSDK - White Paper
A barcode scanning workflow often requires scanning more than one barcode for a given task. Learn how to differentiate between the two. -
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How Do Barcode Scanners Compare to Scanning Apps?
With Socket Mobile scanners, data is transferred to your app with a simple press of a button. Users observe with no need to toggle between screens. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Products Ready for iOS 12
announcing all Socket Mobile products, including the newly updated CaptureSDK, are in full compatibility with iOS 12. Socket Mobile devices offer great programmability for app providers who want to build deeper scanner integration into their business workflow. -
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How Barcode Scanners Evolve with Color
Socket Mobile created the Series 7 models, which have now evolved into the SocketScan® 700 series, offering even more benefits. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Enables Passport Reading in Retail | POS providers will support visitor duty-free shopping
introducing the D760 and S860 scanners with MRZ (machine readable support zone) support, commonly found on passports and other travel documents. -
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Socket Mobile Introduces CaptureSDK
announced the release of the Socket Mobile® CaptureSDK. The CaptureSDK is Socket Mobile’s next-generation SDK that offers high-speed, flexible control over Socket Mobile barcode scanners and contactless RFID reader/writers. -
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Socket Mobile Delivers SocketScan® - Setting the Standard for Companion Barcode Scanners
Delivering its SocketScan® Series – ergonomic, colorful, long-lasting barcode scanners with Bluetooth wireless technology. -
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Socket Mobile Bluetooth Barcode Scanners Gaining Momentum in the mPOS Market
reported at its annual meeting of stockholders that the company is continuing to gain barcode sales momentum in the emerging mobile point of sale (mPOS) market. -
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NFC Forum Member Spotlight: Len Ott, Socket Mobile
Chief Technical Officer and VP of Engineering, Len Ott, earned a spot under the NFC Speaker Spotlight in an interview with the NFC Forum. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Expands the DuraScan Line – D740 Lower Price 2D Barcode Scanner
announcing the expansion of the DuraScan product line to include a 2D scanner in a highly durable design. The D740 is a 2D barcode scanner with the price of a 1D barcode scanner. -
Product & Tech Updates
Differences Between Basic Mode and Application Mode
Why choose Basic Mode? Why choose Application Mode? The differences lie in the abilities and setup process for each mode. -
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Socket Mobile’s 25th Anniversary
Being innovative isn’t just about setting the standard for your industry; it’s about foreseeing the consumers’ future needs before they do. -
Product & Tech Updates
Contactless Reader/Writer VS Barcode Scanner
Socket Mobile scanners have achieved an eloquent and near-perfect design that is hard to beat. RFID reader benefit by many of our scanners’ features.