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It would be faster and easier for a Short URL in place of a QR code in most cases. For example - at the bus stop with a QR code I would have: - locate an app
by donohoe 15y ago
It would be faster and easier for a Short URL in place of a QR code in most cases.
For example - at the bus stop with a QR code I would have:
- locate an app I rarely use in the Menu
- open app
- depending on app, hit button to go to camera
- snap photo
- processing time
- opens web browser... (sometimes I'd get a confirmation page prior to the action)
With a Short URL:
- open browser thats prominently placed on my phone
- tap in Short URL (bit.ly/xYz123XyZ)
Manually typing a Short URL is a very low pain point in comparison to QR codes these days.
- DanLivesHere 15y agoOr even text messaging. Text "M15 AT 53" to "311411" and you find out when the next bus is going to be at your stop. That'd work.
- dane 15y agoMelbourne uses a four digit number for tram stops (for use via text, automated voice, web and apps) and it works quite well. http://tramtracker.yarratrams.com.au/phone/ http://tramtracker.yarratrams.com.au/phone/
- yannickmahe 15y agoI always feel it's kind of a pain to type in a smartphone, especially URLs where autocorrect can't work. m.tcl.fr/123 wouldn't take so long I guess, but to me it feels more annoying than opening the app (which is on my second screen) and clicking on the "scan" button.
- freemarketteddy 15y agofacebook.com/myawesomecompany is probably the best and easiest