Your smartphone is full of surprises. There’s an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

What is a QR code? A QR code (short for Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be read by your smartphone camera. QR codes provide quick access to product information, promotions ...

Scanning a document lets you share and edit documents digitally. You don't need anything more than your Android phone and its camera. Even if you're using one of our favorite budget Android phones, ...

With Quick Response (QR) codes, sharing and getting information has never been so quick and easy. There are tons of generator apps and tools out there that you can use to create a QR code for ...

You may have noticed that I frequently post QR codes/barcodes when writing about Android programs. That’s because they’re the easiest way to give you a sort of ...

Scanning documents on Android phones typically requires specific apps. However, if you use the Files by Google app on your device, you can now scan documents right within the app. In addition, you can ...

Want to go completely paperless? Here's how to better manage PDF documents on iPhone and iPad! Photo: Ally Kazmucha/The App Factor PDF handling on the iPhone and iPad has vastly improved over the last ...