Code in the latest Google Play Services beta version suggests that Android's built-in QR code scanner will soon gain this functionality, allowing you to scan passes from your Quick Settings panel.

QR codes are a great way to relay a lot of information in a small space and your Android phone has multiple ways to read them. Here's how to do it.

The switch to digital for everything from tickets to menus has been accelerated, and QR codes are a simple and convenient option for creating shortcuts to everything from phone apps to website links.

Can you scan a QR code from a screenshot or photo? Yep, you can.

Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using iPhone or Androids.