Google updated APIs responsible for the barcode and QR code scanning to allow them to auto-zoom when a possible barcode or QR code is detected. This feature could soon roll out to Android 13 and above ...

Beyond casual scanning, Android phones can also stand in for dedicated barcode readers in small retail or inventory settings. When paired with the right software, the camera becomes a way to log items ...

If you have struggled with squinting at QR codes or awkwardly trying to scan them with your phone, you are not alone in thinking that QR code scanning could be better. But here is the exciting part: ...