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Press Releases
Socket Mobile Approved as Official My Number Card Reader Provider in Japan
Socket Mobile announces that its S370 (NFC + barcode) and S550 (contactless NFC) readers have received official certification as My Number Card readers by the Japanese government. These devices are approved in Japan for accessing government services—including tax, social security, health insurance, and Apple Wallet integrations. The products offer developers and businesses streamlined deployment for identity authentication, digital credentialing, and mobile wallet use cases. -
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Socket Mobile Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT) today released its Q2 2025 financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Revenue declined 20 percent year‑over‑year to $4.04 million, though edged up slightly from the prior quarter. Gross margin dipped to 49.9 percent, operating loss expanded to $0.68 million, and operating expenses were reduced to $2.7 million. The company raised $1.5 million via a secured subordinated convertible note in May, increasing cash to $2.6 million as of June 30. Despite ongoing tariff-driven distributor softness, Socket Mobile’s new XtremeScan scanners are gaining traction. Management expects headwinds to persist but is focused on cost discipline and new product momentum to drive recovery. -
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Socket Mobile Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results Release Date and Conference Call
Socket Mobile (NASDAQ: SCKT) will announce its Q2 2025 results on July 31, after market close. Management will host a conference call at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT) to review financial performance and outlook. Dial‑in details and a replay will be provided through the investor relations portal. -
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Socket Mobile Strengthens Balance Sheet with a Secured Subordinated Convertible Note Financing of $1.5 Million
Socket Mobile has completed a $1.5 million secured subordinated convertible note financing to enhance its working capital. The notes carry a 10% annual interest rate, payable quarterly, and mature on May 30, 2028. Investors have the option to convert the principal into common stock at $1.07 per share, matching the closing price on May 30, 2025. The financing saw participation from key insiders, including the company's Chairman, CEO, CFO, and CTO. These notes are secured by company assets and are subordinated to existing debts with Western Alliance Bank. Further details will be disclosed in an upcoming SEC Form 8-K filing. -
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Socket Mobile Introduces World's Smallest, Most Affordable Direct Part Mark (DPM) Barcode Scanner
Socket Mobile today announced the release of the DuraScan D764—the smallest, lightest, and most affordable Direct Part Mark (DPM) barcode scanner available on the market. The D764 excels at reading challenging DPM codes on various surfaces, including metal and plastic, making it suitable for industries like healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and electronics. Designed for mobility, the D764 features wireless Bluetooth® connectivity for seamless pairing with iPhones, iPads, and other mobile devices, while its durable construction withstands rigorous daily use. -
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Socket Mobile Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Socket Mobile, Inc., a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today reported financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for the three months ended March 31, 2025. -
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Socket Mobile Announces First Quarter 2025 Results Release Date and Conference Call
Socket Mobile, a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results at the close of the market on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Management will also host a conference call to discuss these results that will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Pacific Time). -
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Socket Mobile Enters $27B Handheld Computing Market with iOS-Powered Ruggedized Devices
Socket Mobile today announced the launch of the XtremeScan iXG and iXS Series, marking its entry into the $27 billion mobile handheld computing market. Powered by iOS 18.3 and featuring a fully integrated iPhone 16e, the new devices bring Apple’s intuitive interface and performance to rugged industrial environments. The XtremeScan’s durable design and advanced data capture capabilities make the iXG and iXS Series a breakthrough solution for iOS-based mobile computing in harsh industrial settings. -
Dev Community Updates
Important Update: Xamarin CaptureSDK EOL & SDK Access Changes
As part of our ongoing efforts to align with supported development platforms, Socket Mobile is officially ending support for our Xamarin CaptureSDK. Additionally, all SDKs are now fully accessible on public platforms like GitHub, NuGet.org, pub.dev, and Maven Central, with the private repository set to close in June 2025. -
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Socket Mobile Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 and Full Year Results
Socket Mobile, a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today reported financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. -
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Socket Mobile Announces Industrial Scanning Solutions for iPhone 16e
Socket Mobile, a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions, is pleased to announce that its industrial and rugged scanning solutions are fully compatible with the newly released iPhone® 16e. The XtremeScan and DuraSled products provide integrated 1D/2D barcode scanning capabilities, enabling the iPhone 16e to perform as a powerful, all-in-one data capture tool in challenging work environments. -
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Socket Mobile Expands DuraScan Series for Logistics and Manufacturing
Socket Mobile is excited to announce the expansion of our DuraScan product family to offer new options and scanning capabilities tailored to the logistics and manufacturing sectors. The new DuraScan D762 1D/2D barcode scanner is designed to meet the unique requirements these industries face, providing an extended read range of up to 14 feet, rugged durability, and seamless compatibility with iOS and other platforms. -
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Socket Mobile Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Release Date and Conference Call
Socket Mobile, a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results at the close of the market on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Management will also host a conference call to discuss these results that will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Pacific Time). -
Product & Tech Updates
End-of-Life Notice for SocketScan S700 and DuraScan D700 Barcode Scanners
Socket Mobile would like to inform you that the SocketScan S700 and DuraScan D700 barcode scanners are entering their End-of-Life (EOL) phase and have been discontinued. Their replacement products are the SocketScan S720 and DuraScan D720, respectively, both offering enhanced performance, improved durability, and greater compatibility across a variety of industries. -
Dev Community Updates
CaptureSDK Now Publicly Available on GitHub—Explore, Integrate, and Stay Up to Date!
Socket Mobile is thrilled to announce that CaptureSDK is now live on GitHub and publicly available for all platforms! Previously hosted in a private repository only accessible through our developer portal, CaptureSDK is now publicly available for all developers to access, integrate, and contribute directly on GitHub. This transition means greater accessibility, easier updates, and an opportunity for collaboration with a vibrant community of developers. -
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React Native CaptureSDK Update: Customize your SocketCam Viewfinder
We are excited to announce an important update to our React Native CaptureSDK! Our newest version now supports the React Native version 0.75.4 and introduces a highly requested feature: the ability to customize the SocketCam viewfinder within your app. Previously, the viewfinder was limited to a full-screen view. With this latest release, you now have the flexibility to tailor your user's camera scanning ability to your app's unique needs, user requirements, and workflows. -
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Socket Mobile Announces New React Native CaptureSDK Update, Enabling Custom Camera Scanning for iOS and Android
Socket Mobile is pleased to announce a new update to its React Native CaptureSDK. This update supports the React Native version 0.75.4 and enables developers to customize the SocketCam viewfinder within their applications, expanding possibilities for camera scanning integration on iOS and Android. -
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Socket Mobile Launches New Website Featuring "Alfred," an Innovative AI Developer Support Concierge
Socket Mobile today announced two significant milestones: the launch of our fully redesigned website and the introduction of "Alfred," an AI-powered developer support tool designed to transform how CaptureSDK developers receive assistance. Alfred further enables Socket Mobile to support a growing global developer community, delivering faster problem resolution, reduced operational costs, and enhanced access to resources—benefiting both developers and businesses using CaptureSDK in their applications -
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Socket Mobile Brings CaptureSDK to GitHub for Enhanced Accessibility and Community Collaboration
Socket Mobile today announced that its popular CaptureSDK is now available on GitHub, offering developers expanded access and new collaboration opportunities. With CaptureSDK now publicly available on GitHub—a popular platform for hosting and sharing code—Socket Mobile's developer partners can easily access, integrate, and collaborate on the SDK, benefiting from its wide range of development tools and resources. -
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Socket Mobile Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Socket Mobile, a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today reported financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. -
Dev Community Updates
Critical Update Required for iOS CaptureSDK Access Token
If you are using our iOS CaptureSDK through Swift Package Manager or Cocoapods with the URLs provided on our Developer Portal Home page, you will need to update the URL. Our current Access Token is set to expire this week, but we have generated a new one for your immediate use.