Scanning a QR code in Android didn't used to be only frustrating, but it could also be dangerous. That all changed with the 13th release of the OS. Once upon a time, to scan a QR code in Android, you ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

You probably think you need to use your smartphone's camera to scan a QR code, right? That's not the case — it's entirely possible (and super-easy) to scan a "Quick-Response" code that's already saved ...

I'm looking for a combination of Android tablet and app that will unlock, open a scanner app, take a photo to scan, and then open the resulting URL in a browser in the shortest amount of time possible ...

There are tons of ways to transfer data from the real world to your phone, and QR codes are one of them. This nearly 30-year-old technology comes in clutch today, and it’s pretty simple to use.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. You don’t need an app for this —your phone can do it already. You don’t need an app for this —your phone can do ...

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

With Quick Response (QR) codes, sharing and getting information has never been so quick and easy. There are tons of generator apps and tools out there that you can use to create a QR code for ...

Scanning a QR code with your phone is a common request, and should be simple, right? But it's not always as obvious how to do it as it should be. Read on for straightforward, illustrated instructions ...