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WorkDesk 1.2.0

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WorkDesk
WorkDesk

Enhancements​

  • App Tray added to display running apps
  • Supports Kiosk mode
  • Screenshot button added to taskbar
  • Shortcuts can now target specific activities
  • Updated to support Android 16

Datalogic Android SDK 1.49

· 2 min read
Datalogic Android SDK
Datalogic Android SDK

Datalogic Android SDK 1.49 is now available.

This update introduces enhancements across scanning preview control, power logging, USB and charging configuration, Bluetooth policy documentation, and account management.

Overview​

Scanning and Trigger Management​

  • Added KEYCODE_HALF_TRIGGER to DLKeyEvent to represent the Half Trigger (scanner aiming) event.
  • Added VSCAN_PISTOL_HALF_TRIGGER in KeyboardManager.Scancodes for half-trigger support.
  • Enhanced ScanningPreview with:
    • SCANNING_PREVIEW_DISPLAY_MODE for display mode control.
    • SCANNING_PREVIEW_DISPLAY_MODE_MANUAL_PORTRAIT_X/Y/WIDTH/HEIGHT for manual portrait positioning.
    • SCANNING_PREVIEW_DISPLAY_MODE_MANUAL_LANDSCAPE_X/Y/WIDTH/HEIGHT for manual landscape positioning.
    • SCANNING_PREVIEW_ILLUMINATION_SOURCE for preview illumination source control.

Power Management​

  • Added POWER_LOGGER_GROUP as the root property group for power logging.
  • Added POWER_LOGGER_BATTERY_ENABLE, POWER_LOGGER_BATTERY_PERIOD, and POWER_LOGGER_UEVENT_ENABLE for granular battery and uevent logging.
  • Deprecated ACTION_BATTERY_START_LOG and ACTION_BATTERY_STOP_LOG intents and related extras in favor of the new power logger configuration.

USB and Charging Configuration​

  • Deprecated USB_DATA in favor of USB_CLIENT_DATA and USB_HOST_DATA for more granular control.
  • Deprecated POWER_SOURCE_USB in favor of POWER_CHARGING_SOURCES for more flexible power-source management.

Security and Policy​

  • Corrected BTPairingPolicy documentation with accurate behavior for all policies:
    • STANDARD: full pairing prompts.
    • SIMPLE: single confirmation popup.
    • SILENT: fully silent pairing and allows any device.
    • SECURED: blocks unauthorized peripherals and allows only whitelisted or trusted devices.

Account Management​

  • Added the new AccountManager API for retrieving and removing system user accounts and listening to account updates.

You can access the documentation here.

Datalogic Android SDK 1.48

· One min read
Datalogic Android SDK
Datalogic Android SDK

Datalogic Android SDK 1.48 is now available.

This update introduces targeted enhancements focused on trigger control, device behavior customization, security, and desktop mode usability.

Overview​

Scanning and Trigger Management​

  • Added new BeamMode option HALF_TRIGGER to control aiming-pattern activation based on half-trigger press and release behavior.
  • Added KEYBOARD_PISTOL_TRIGGER_HALF_PRESS_GAIN to tune pistol half-trigger sensitivity on VEGA_PLUS devices.

Device Behavior and User Experience​

  • Added VIBRATION_ON_CHARGE_ENABLED to control the charging vibration secure setting.
  • Updated behavior documentation for START_CHARGING_LED_ENABLED.

Security and Policy​

  • Added RESTRICT_ACCESS_SETTING to configure access to the Android Settings application when launched via startactivity.
  • Added SECURED Bluetooth Silent Pairing policy to block connections from unauthorized peripherals.

Desktop Mode​

  • Added DESKTOP_MODE_DISPLAY_RESOLUTION to control external display resolution when connected through a docking station.
  • Supported on desktop mode devices: M30, M35, M12, and M17.

You can access the documentation here.

Aladdin for CODiScan 3.9.1

· One min read
Aladdin for CODiScan
Aladdin for CODiScan

The Aladdin application for CODiScan version 3.9.1 is now available.

Downloads are available in the Releases section on the Aladdin Github page.

Enhancements​

  • Added support for landscape screen orientation.
  • Removed disconnect timeout.
  • Corrected clickable area around back button.
  • Improved app load time.