Android phones that don't have native Quick Share-AirDrop support can now use QR code sharing to send files to iPhones.

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Google is rolling out a new QR code sharing feature in Quick Share that lets Android users transfer files to iPhones without any extra app.

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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 ...

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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 ...

Google is bringing QR code-based file sharing to Quick Share on Android, allowing users to send files securely to iPhones with ease.

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Scanning a QR code with your phone is a common request, and should be simple, right? But it's not always as obvious how to do it as it should be. Read on for straightforward, illustrated instructions ...