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If you find it inconvenient to share your Android phone’s hotspot details manually, you can create a QR code that others can scan from their devices to connect to your hotspot. It's easier than you ...

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 ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

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.

Google's Quick Share QR codes can get around privacy settings or device detection issues by establishing a direct connection. Both devices must have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled, and the receiving ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

The Wi-Fi QR code sharing menu in Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has received a lick of paint and now has new visuals when connecting other devices. Ordinarily, when you share a network with another ...

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 ...

Notably, QR codes for Quick Share are part of a larger update, which brings several changes to Gemini, Gboard, and more. The new feature has made it easier to transfer pictures, videos, documents, and ...