Android Police

Android 13's new QR code scanner is live for everyone in Beta 1, and it’s blazing fast

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 ...
Android Authority

Android's redesigned QR code scanner is finally here with one-handed improvements

Google has finally started rolling out the design refresh for Android’s built-in QR code scanner, which we first spotted a year ago. The new interface brings all the buttons close to the bottom of the ...
The Verge

Your Android phone may soon read QR codes from across the room

If you’ve had trouble scanning QR codes on your Android, perhaps on a wall across the room, Google’s testing a new feature with developers that could make scanning from a distance easier. If you’ve ...
Android Police

Android 13's QR code scanner is on this phone even though it runs Android 12L

James is the former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police, where he helped the team cover everything mobile technology and beyond. He works across news, features, reviews, buyer’s guides, and more. If ...