You can scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone, tablet, or computer — however, you may need to download an app.

Android 13 Beta 1 launched a couple of days ago, and it brought some changes with it. We’ve talked a lot about them already, but new findings are constantly appearing. It seems like Android 13 Beta 1 ...

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 ...

QR codes have significantly dropped in popularity since their inception. At first, businesses thought they would be the next big revolution in processing information. By scanning a QR code, you would ...

QR codes are a type of barcode, or scannable pattern, that contain various forms of data, like website links, account ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Aiding retail, healthcare and restaurant industries, new rugged cases for Surface tablets offer next-level productivity to scan barcodes, take secure mobile payments, and fulfill curbside orders from ...

There are several reasons why your Pixel 8’s QR code scanner might stop working suddenly. It could be a temporary glitch with the Camera app, an issue with lighting conditions, or even a dirty camera ...

Ever since Google introduced the new QR-code scanner for Pixel phones with the Android 13 update, it has become a handy addition for users who want to quickly scan a restaurant menu or check the ...

How to use the Camera app on your Chromebook as a scanner Your email has been sent You can easily scan a document or QR code on Chrome OS with built-in device cameras and the Camera app. This ...