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First invented for use in industrial applications in Japan in the early 1990s, QR codes were being widely used by consumers when smartphones with QR readers became more prevalent in the 2000s. After ...

QR codes are now vital. They bridge physical and digital realms. Individuals use them for Wi-Fi sharing and contact exchange.