You may have noticed that I frequently post QR codes/barcodes when writing about Android programs. That’s because they’re the easiest way to give you a sort of ...

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 ...

As announced in May, Google has given its default QR code scanner on Android an appreciable redesign. Upon launch (via the Quick Settings Tile or lockscreen shortcut), there’s a nice animation of the ...

While mobile devices remain central, the study revealed a major shift in the device landscape. While smartphones accounted for 17.9 million scans (27.79%), they were eclipsed by the “Other devices” ...

Google is rolling out the redesigned Android QR scanner UI again after briefly pulling the update. The refreshed QR scanner comes via Google Play Services 25.46.32, though many users still haven't ...

Google is working to bring onscreen barcode and QR code scanning features to Circle to Search. We now have a working demo of the feature. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a ...

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, ...