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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.

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

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Quick Share on Android will now let you send and receive files by scanning a QR code. The feature will eliminate the need to add others as contacts, verify devices, or change your sharing settings.

Decentralized social network Mastodon has updated its official app for Android to let users easily share their profiles with QR codes. This could be useful in loud places like event and hotel lobbies ...

Android System Key Verifier has actually been available as a separate app before. Now, right from the Messages app, you and a contact will be able to scan QR codes to verify each other as contacts.

Microsoft announced on Monday that the "secure release" feature of Universal Print-supported printers now works with QR codes scanned by Android or iOS devices. The secure release feature for printers ...