is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. Being able to add contacts via QR code is one of the more ...

If the thought of typing in someone’s phone number -- by hand-- seems prehistoric by 2020 standards, then WhatsApp’s about to make your life a whole lot easier. A report from WABetaInfo claims that a ...

QR codes probably aren’t something you use on a daily basis, but they are incredibly useful when you need them. If you’re a big WhatsApp fan, you can now use QR codes to import contacts into the ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. It’s a minor feature, but adding contacts on WhatsApp can be a pain. At the moment, the service ...

In a hotel lobby, two QR Codes promote the same thing: a 10% discount on the breakfast buffet. One sits at eye level beside the elevator buttons, right where guests wait with their phones in hand. The ...

The company said its proprietary QR codes offer advanced customization options that could help drive user engagement and ...