I tested the top mobile scanning apps to help you turn documents into PDFs, digitize images, and translate text on the go.

Most iPhone users know that their camera can scan QR codes with ease. What many don’t know is that your iPhone also has a dedicated QR code scanning app preinstalled. Let’s go over how to find and use ...

A longtime consulting engineer who now works for the federal government saw our discussion of mnemonics for remembering the resistor color code. He shares one he learned in college. It goes “Budweiser ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2022, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Travelers now have access to a new AI travel booking tool to help them find the most affordable airfares available. Travel search company Skyscanner has launched its app in ChatGPT, allowing travelers ...

Federal agents use a facial recognition app on a person who was detained and later released on Jan. 27 in Minneapolis. A federal agent uses a facial recognition app during a traffic stop Jan. 27 in ...

Have you ever found an old coin and wondered if it’s worth anything? Whether you’re a seasoned numismatist or just getting started with coin collecting, finding the right coin scanner app can make all ...

Microsoft has started retiring the Microsoft Lens PDF scanner app for Android and iOS devices on Friday, January 9th, with plans to remove it from app stores next month. Microsoft Lens (previously ...

The Microsoft Lens app for Android and iOS gives users a way to scan real-life documents using their smartphone. Last year, Microsoft said it would shut it down on Dec. 15, but we're now into 2026, ...