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 ...

Android 13 brought the arrival of a built-in QR code scanner for Pixel phones, a convenient little tool that removed the “need” to download an app. But, for some users, the Pixel’s QR code scanner is ...

Google Messages is removing its convenient QR code setup option, forcing desktop web app users to switch to a Google account ...

The most common reason the QR code scanner stops working on a Pixel 8 is a disabled “Camera scan suggestions” toggle — a setting that gets reset silently after some Android updates, including the ...

With most phones rocking screens over six inches these days, doing anything accurately with just one hand has become a regular struggle. Maybe you're on a packed train, juggling grocery bags, ...

The QR code is having an extended moment, given that we’re all still wary of dealing with physical documents, touching surfaces, and generally interacting with the world at large. The switch to ...

Matthew Zucca, a tech enthusiast and former consultant from Canada, joined Android Police in 2023. Leveraging his technical knowledge and previous consulting experience, Matthew got his first two ...

Google is testing QR code-based reCAPTCHA checks on mobile phones. The proposed shift has raised questions about privacy, ...

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 ...

Google is reportedly working on a new QR code-based reCAPTCHA system that may replace traditional image-selection CAPTCHA tests. The new system could require users to scan QR codes using their ...

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 ...