The Google System Updates for January 2023 include an updated QR code scanner with support for Matter devices, a revamp of Play Games profiles and what they’re used for, and some other tweaks.

Google’s QR code generator is limited to encoding URLs only. If you have other marketing needs such as encoding contact information, or using the QR Code as a dialer, you will have to go elsewhere.

Google Ads appears to be testing a new QR codes ad extensions. Scanning the QR code lets consumers instantly call a number provided by a business or brand. The feature, which was first spotted by ...

Having already introduced an easy way to send links from one device to another, the new QR code option Google is making it easier than ever to share a website to someone else's phone. Forget ...

That is not to suggest Chrome for iOS’s newfound scanner will hasten the return of QR codes, but you might get more use out of it than you think. Google Chrome is a free download in the App Store.