A big-time Google upgrade could put an end to the struggle of scanning a QR code from a long way away. Whether it's across the room on a wall or across the highway on a billboard, a new scanner ...

Retailers and brands are under huge pressure, both online and off. The pandemic has dramatically accelerated e-commerce shopping and the cost of logistics, shipping and returns—which can reach 30% of ...

Ryne was ostensibly a senior editor at Android Police, working at the site from 2017-2022. But really, he is just some verbose dude who digs on tech, loves Android, and hates anticompetitive practices ...

When Apple releases iOS 17 in the fall, anyone who tends to use their iPhone's camera to scan QR codes can expect to find the process a little easier, thanks to a small but significant change coming ...

You might be used to receiving scam emails or texts, but did you know that you can also get scammed through a QR code? This increasingly common form of scam is referred to as quishing – and it's been ...

If you scan QR codes for online payments, you too may fall prey to scammers. Reports have shown that in many places, people's ...

According to a new report, Android 13 will improve QR code scanning. This information comes from Android Police. Now, it’s not exactly a secret that scanning a QR code can be a cumbersome process. QR ...

With the rise in popularity of QR codes comes an unfortunate dark side. Cybercriminals are exploiting this technology for nefarious purposes. Scammers create fake QR codes. They can steal your ...

Here’s one more app you can delete from your iPhone: that QR code and barcode scanner you only occasionally use. With an update rolling out today, Google’s Chrome mobile browser can do the job instead ...

When the pandemic hit, QR codes were suddenly everywhere, providing a fast, contact-free way to access everything from restaurant menus to digital business cards to websites with important health ...

QR codes are everywhere, tantalizing us with hidden information. Of course, a few of them are portals to malware or other uncool business, so it's not a good idea to just scan them all and hope for ...