Apple is testing making Apple Pay payments with QR codes or traditional bar codes
Strings and other assets unearthed from the iOS 14 code suggest that the iPhone maker is working on QR code payments for Apple Pay.
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WhatsApp gains QR codes for contacts, macOS Dark Mode support, animated stickers & more
The update brings animated stickers and QR contacts, in addition to Dark Mode support on the desktop/web and the ability to conduct fullscreen group calls.
WhatsApp is testing easier, more secure contact sharing via QR codes
You will be able to add new contacts quickly by scanning their QR codes, without having to add them to your phone’s default contact-management app beforehand.
WiFiQR lets you share your currently-connected Wi-Fi network with a QR code
With a new jailbreak tweak called WiFiQR, you can easily share your currently-connected Wi-Fi network with others.
This tweak generates a QR code for your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot
If you ever wish that you could help a friend connect to your Personal Hotspot with a QR code, then you’ll definitely want to try this new jailbreak tweak.
How to scan QR codes and documents from the Home screen
You can scan QR codes and documents from your iOS device Home screen. Here’s how you can make the most of these tools and get on with your workday.
How to scan QR codes with iPhone using Control Center shortcut
Your iPhone and iPad can automatically identify and interpret QR codes seen through the viewfinder. With iOS 12, you can also get to code scanning via a new Control Center toggle or a 3D Touch shortcut.
New 3D Touch options in iOS 12 include handy QR code and document scanner shortcuts
iOS 12 brings several new shortcuts that are accessible to users by pressing icons on the Home screen with 3D Touch, like the QR code and document scanner options.
Scanning QR codes in iOS 11 Camera app could take you to malicious websites
iOS 11’s Camera app lets you scan QR codes, but due to a parser bug you may be taken to a maliciously crafted website instead of the URL you were expecting.
How to allow guests to connect to your Wi-Fi network with a QR code
Learn how to create a QR code that will automatically connect your friends and family to your Wi-Fi network when scanned. Simply print this QR code and leave it in a drawer or maybe in the guest bedroom of your house.
Discovery in physical world with Messenger’s new parametric QR codes
With the newly introduced parametric QR codes, Messenger users who are out and about at events can simply scan the code to find out more from a bot for Messenger.
Save your custom edits and share them as reusable looks via QR codes in latest Snapseed update
Google today rolled out another update to its free of charge photography app, Snapseed. In Snapseed 2.16, you can now save your complex edits as reusable looks.
You can apply saved looks to other images with a few taps or share them with friends and other Snapseed users via QR codes. This Snapseed update also lets you apply the Structure filter to individual areas with the Selective tool.
