Google is working on a minor UI redesign for Android’s built-in QR code scanner. The redesign relocates the flashlight and feedback buttons for easier one-handed use, and it also includes a new launch ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

The Quick Response code (or QR code) was introduced in 1994, but it never really took off in the US until decades later when the pandemic created a need for a quick, easy, and (most importantly) touch ...

What is a QR code? A QR code (short for Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be read by your smartphone camera. QR codes provide quick access to product information, promotions ...

Without a doubt, most modern phones are capable of scanning a QR code with their camera. It’s become a core function of the camera and for good reason. Samsung’s line of Galaxy devices is no different ...

iPhone (iOS 11 or later): Launch the Camera app, frame the QR code, and tap the notification. The Control Center can have a feature for even faster access to scanning. This article explains how to ...

Scanning QR codes with smartphones is easy. However, sometimes you don’t want to use your smartphone and wish to scan the QR code natively on your computer. The good news is it’s possible to scan QR ...

Jorge was a news writer for AP. He covered the mobile industry at Android Police, but has covered multiple beats in the tech space. It's no secret that scanning a QR code can be pretty annoying on ...