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Google is reportedly working on a more convenient way to activate QR scanning functionality in Android 13. This would see QR code scanning shortcuts via the lock screen and quick toggle settings. QR ...

While they may not be the all-in-one solution some had envisioned, QR codes are still very popular. It’s easy to understand why, too — just point your camera or scanner at a QR code, and you’re ...