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!

Delivery services and applications are on the rise for a variety of industries, highlighting the need for advanced tracking capabilities to keep customer satisfaction high. By integrating camera-based scanning technology, delivery applications can ensure seamless order tracking from pickup to drop off while efficiently managing product data in real time.

Socket Mobile is excited to announce the addition of SocketCam C860 camera scanning support for our Flutter CaptureSDK. Flutter is an open-source framework created by Google for building natively compiled, multi-platform applications from a single codebase. Flutter is used by over two million developers and has quickly become a popular cross-platform mobile framework. Now, Socket Mobile is adding advanced camera scanning support for our Flutter developers, allowing them to serve users with more demanding scanning requirements.

Mobile delivery services are integral to our daily routines, and customers consistently expect seamless delivery experiences. Drivers are under pressure and face multiple challenges, with damaged barcodes topping the list of frustrations. Given the widespread problem of damaged barcodes and the significant impact on delivery businesses, drivers must be equipped with modern data management solutions to mitigate these issues.

Digital IDs are quickly gaining popularity around the world and offer a solution for a more secure and convenient way to manage access control. By implementing digital ID solutions for access control, businesses and organizations can enhance security, reduce costs, and streamline access control processes.

Socket Mobile's XtremeScan line of industrial barcode scanners offers a revolutionary approach to baggage handling by combining the ease of iPhone interfaces with high-performance scanning and military-grade device protection. The technology enables real-time data access, seamless synchronization with various airport systems, and improved customer communication, all aiming to create an improved user experience and increase passenger satisfaction.

Socket Mobile is excited to announce the addition of Socket Cam C860 camera scanning support for its React Native CaptureSDK. React Native is a popular open-source framework created by Meta Platforms (Facebook) that developers use to build multi-platform applications from a single codebase. Now, Socket Mobile is adding advanced camera scanning support for its React Native developers.

Socket Mobile is excited to announce the arrival of the DuraSled Bluetooth Barcode Scanners for the iPhone 14. Socket Mobile’s DuraSled models combine 1D/2D Bluetooth barcode scanning capabilities into a handheld sled case for iPhone, creating a versatile one-handed solution.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our updated Product Selection Tool! Finding the perfect data reader for your business or application can be a challenging and time-consuming process. That's why we've created this easy-to-use tool to help you narrow down your options and find the best data reader for your needs.

Packing in considerably more data than traditional one-dimensional barcodes, the two-dimensional “QR code” has a use for everything from inventory and delivery tracking to ticket authentication and even payment systems. Explore the basics of scanning QR codes with stock camera apps, the possible issues you may run into when using these apps for data capture, and Socket Mobile’s software-based solutions to overcome these issues.

Implementing reliable data capture tools is an evolving task for the food & beverage handling industry, as it’s often faced with unique challenges that require industrial, modern solutions. These challenges are rooted in the need for technology that is both durable and adaptable to the dynamic and rigorous demands of food manufacturing operations. By tailoring solutions to the specific needs of the food handling and processing industry, Socket Mobile's data capture solutions emerge as a crucial ally.