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Dev Community Updates
Android Developers: Critical Updates to the Socket Mobile Companion App and CaptureSDK
In order to adhere to new Google requirements, we are making important updates to the Socket Mobile Companion App and CaptureSDK for Android. To avoid any significant interruptions, please ensure that your apps are updated to the latest version of CaptureSDK (1.7.30). This update is crucial for providing seamless compatibility between your CaptureSDK enabled apps and the latest Socket Mobile Companion app, particularly on Android 12 and later versions. -
Dev Community Updates
SocketCam C820 Support for CaptureSDK Flutter is Here!
Socket Mobile is excited to announce that SocketCam C820 support has been added to CaptureSDK Flutter! Developers can now add free camera-based barcode scanning solution to their Flutter apps that supports both iOS and Android. With SocketCam C820, testing CaptureSDK integration is simplified, and end users gain a free, high-performance camera scanning solution. -
Dev Community Updates
SocketCam C820 Added to Android CaptureSDK
The latest update of CaptureSDK for Android and CaptureSDK Java V1.6 includes support for SocketCamC820, a free camera-based scanning solution. With SocketCam C820, your customers now have the option to use the camera on their mobile devices to read 1D/2D barcodes. -
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. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Expands DuraScan Wear Line to Enable 2D Barcode Scanning
Socket Mobile is excited to announce the expansion of the DuraScan Wear™ line of wearable scanning solutions to support 2D barcodes. Experience unparalleled comfort, mobility, and efficiency with the NEW DuraScan Wear DW940. Engineered for scenarios when precision and speed are paramount, this wearable scanner empowers workers with the flexibility to use both hands— revolutionizing data capture tasks in warehousing, manufacturing, pick & pack, and distribution. -
Dev Community Updates
CaptureSDK Updated to Support S370 & S550
Socket Mobile’s CaptureSDK has been updated to add support for the new SocketScan S370 (NFC & QR code reader), along with other changes that add further support for the SocketScan S550 (NFC reader). Explore the changes that have been made to CaptureSDK to better support these products and how the changes may affect your application. -
Dev Community Updates
S550 Achieves FeliCa Certification
We're excited to announce that our SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader is officially certified under the FeliCa card standard. This expands development opportunities into the extensive FeliCa network, utilized for payment transactions worldwide. Discover how this global reach can enhance your applications and deliver unparalleled user experiences. -
Dev Community Updates
Upcoming Removal of Older CaptureSDK Versions for Android
In our continued commitment to improving security and reliability, Socket Mobile will be removing older versions of the CaptureSDK for Android from our repository on August 4th, 2023. We urge all developers to update to the latest version, 1.6.15, to ensure ongoing compatibility and performance. -
Dev Community Updates
CaptureSDK Update: Resolving iPadOS 16.5 Bluetooth Issues
In the recently launched iPadOS 16.5, there were some unanticipated changes to the Bluetooth management for iPadOS apps. As a result, if a user tries to run two or more CaptureSDK-integrated apps, their Socket Mobile barcode scanners will stop working when the second app is started. -
Dev Community Updates
Flutter CaptureSDK adds SocketCam C860 Advanced Camera Scanning
Socket Mobile is excited to announce the addition of SocketCam C860 advanced camera scanning support for our Flutter CaptureSDK! SocketCam C860 is the newest version of the SocketCam product family that turns any mobile device into a robust scanning solution. This advanced, subscription-based update enables Flutter developers to serve users with more demanding, complex scanning requirements. -
Dev Community Updates
CaptureSDK React Native 1.4.17 Adds C820 Free Camera-Based Scanning
The latest CaptureSDK React Native (version 1.4.17) introduces support for camera-based scanning with SocketCam C820. This feature enables any mobile device to function as a high-performance barcode scanner, capable of scanning both 1D and 2D barcodes. The update streamlines the testing process, as no hardware is required, providing a versatile and efficient scanning solution. -
Blog Product & Tech Updates
Leverage Apple's iPadOS 16 with CaptureSDK
iPadOS 16 compatibility across the entire Socket Mobile product line ensures that Apple iPad users can maximize the utility of both their data reader and their Bluetooth-paired Apple device. We ensure that our readers stay up-to-date and compatible with the latest Apple updates, and even with the latest addition of iPadOS 16, users can be assured that their tools will continue to adapt and perform as needed. -
Blog
A Letter from our CEO on Socket Mobile's 30th Anniversary
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Press Releases
Socket Mobile Expands New Industrial XtremeScan Line to Enable the Latest iPhones with 2D Barcode Scanning
Socket Mobile is excited to announce the expansion of the XtremeScan™ line of industrial iPhone scanning solutions to support the latest iPhone models and 2D barcodes. The addition of the XtremeScan XS940 and XtremeScan Grip XG940 enables industries to use the latest iPhone technology and easily add 1D and 2D barcode scanning, a move toward the future of data capture within extreme work environments. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Adds Upgrade Option to Free Camera Barcode Scanner on iOS
It is now possible to upgrade from its free SocketCam C820 to the SocketCam C860, an enhanced camera-based barcode scanner for iOS. The C860 is the newest version of the SocketCam product family that turns any mobile device into a robust scanning solution capable of reading damaged and other difficult-to-read barcodes in all conditions. -
Blog
Transforming Delivery Jobs: The Power of Camera-Based Barcode Scanning
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. -
Blog
Convenience of "Tap-and-Go" NFC Mobile Payments
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. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Strengthens Balance Sheet with a Secured Subordinated Convertible Note Financing of $1.6 Million
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. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile Announces its SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader is Apple VAS Certified
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. -
Press Releases
Socket Mobile's SocketScan S550 Awarded FeliCa Certification
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.