Socket Mobile announced the launch of the SocketScan S721, a next‑generation handheld Bluetooth® barcode scanner priced at $199. The new device is engineered to work seamlessly with Square’s iOS point‑of‑sale applications—Square Point of Sale, Square Retail, Square Restaurants, and Square Appointments—as well as other leading mobile POS platforms such as Loyverse and SumUp. Orders placed before February 28, 2026, qualify for free worldwide shipping, and the scanner will begin shipping in late January.
The S721 builds on the company’s CaptureSDK 2.0, which provides plug‑and‑play data capture across Socket Mobile’s product lineup. It incorporates Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) technology for faster pairing, more reliable connections, and lower power consumption, extending battery life compared with the predecessor S720. The scanner also delivers higher scanning reliability across a wide range of barcode types and conditions, making it suitable for retail, inventory management, asset tracking, ticketing, and other mobile data capture applications.
The launch is strategically significant for Socket Mobile, which reported a 20% decline in revenue to $3.1 million and an operating loss of $1.058 million in Q3 2025. Management cited slower distributor bookings, reduced channel inventory, and customers’ cautious spending as the primary drivers of the revenue decline. By offering a lower‑priced, feature‑rich scanner that aligns closely with Square’s ecosystem, Socket Mobile aims to capture a larger share of the growing mobile POS market and offset the headwinds that have weighed on its financial performance.
In the competitive data‑capture market, Socket Mobile’s focus on the Square ecosystem gives it a distinct advantage, as Square’s iOS apps dominate the small‑business POS space. The S721’s lower cost and improved performance position the company to compete against other barcode scanner vendors while reinforcing its partnership with Square, which is a key revenue driver for the business. The product’s enhanced battery life and Bluetooth LE connectivity also address common pain points for mobile retailers and inventory managers, potentially boosting adoption rates.
The S721 will ship in late January, with free worldwide shipping available for orders placed before February 28, 2026. The scanner’s $199 price point, combined with its compatibility with major POS platforms and the CaptureSDK 2.0 integration, makes it an attractive option for businesses looking to upgrade their mobile data capture capabilities without a significant price increase.
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