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QRganize Version 1.3 is now available!

What's new in 1.3? 

1. Sync your QR code scans with the web app

You can now finally sync any QR code scan from your QR code library in the mobile app with your QR code library on QRganize.com! 

2. Logout button

This is a major and much-needed enhancement to QRganize. No more logging back in if you have not used QRganize in a while. This creates a much better experience for all QRganize users!

Thanks for using QRganize and enjoy the update.

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Your QR code wallet

Recently in Businessweek:

And smartphone ticketing will get a boost from Apple (AAPL) this fall when the next version of its iPhone operating system is released. The new software includes a feature called Passbook, a digital wallet to store boarding passes, coupons, movie tickets, and gift cards—many of which rely on QR codes. Passbook “will raise awareness” for QR codes, Yi says. “That’s the great thing that Apple brings to the table.”

QRganize fulfills this need for the QR code user, and has been since December of 2011. The useful applications of: storing boarding passes, coupons, movie tickets and gift cards are precisely the reason QRganize was created. Whether you want to call it a QR code library or a wallet makes little difference: "QRganize is a wallet for your scans". If Apple can raise awareness for QR codes via Passbook, then that will in turn raise more awareness for QRganize and its primary focus as a QR code scanner for practical use and those individuals who are serious about getting value out of their QR code scans. 

To become one of those individuals, download QRganize!

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QRganize makes The BarCode News

We're pleased to announce that QRganize has been reviewed on Barcode.com! 

QRganize was featured along with 2 other QR reader apps for the iPhone and holds its own.

Head over to the article to check out the review, then try QRganize for yourself! 

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Getting "schticky" with QR codes

We love all things QR codes here at QRganize. But, what's really quite fascinating is the relationship of QR codes and print. There's a huge possibility for engagement along with the goal of getting someone to scan your QR code. (Hint: the "Wow, you have a QR code on your biz card!" reaction) 

In other words... let's get "schticky" with QR codes.

So what you see here is a QRganize QR code sticker on a Mac. Just one of many places you can plaster a QR code sticker. Pretty standard--not much to see here.

Think again...... It's alive!!!

Cool, right?

Scenario: you're hacking away at your workspace, cafe, wherever it is that you do your thing. Someone says, "Hey, what's up with that guy/gal's Mac? Do they have something out by Apple that I don't even know about?? Hope not. Let me go take a closer look." 

They approach you: "Oh, it's a QR code sticker on your Mac. Nice! Can I scan it?" 

So what we have here is an awesome opportunity for engagement--to tell them about your product or whatever it is behind your QR code. Maybe it just goes to your Pinterest profile. 

In this case, it's the QRganize iTunes page... lit up like a light bulb! Which is particularly neat because QRganize is an app for the iPhone, with the Apple logo behind, etc.

Are we on to something here? Is placing a QR code sticker on your Mac the 2012 version of a QR code on your biz card? 

(Sidenote: the QR code scans with the laptop closed and does not with the light behind. Which is even better, because you can stop what you're doing--and take a moment to tell them about what they are scanning.) 

So where are you "schticking" your QR codes? 

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QRganize Version 1.2 is now available!

QRganize Version 1.2 was approved by Apple today. The update is useful to both current and future users of QRganize.

For future QRganize users, we've made the initial sign up and entry into your QR code library much easier.

Then once you're in, we've also made it much easier to stay logged in through memory optimization. 

QRganize is your QR code library--and this library is open 24/7. Get comfy and curl up with your favorite QR code! 

Download QRganize

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to everyone out there! And a special shout-out to everyone using QRganize! 

We think 2012 is going to be a big year for QR codes and QRganize as well. Hopefully John Cusack's character will be nowhere to be found as the 2012 end of the world prophecy proves to be false. It'd be pretty tough to scan a QR code in those conditions. 

Anyway, hope you achieve all of your resolutions. Let QRganize be your go-to QR code app in 2012 and beyond!

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QRganize in the news

This past week, QRganize has found itself being written about on various websites scattered across the web. Not quite on a Donald Trump level, but lately QRganize has been doing mostly self-promotion. Until now. So, check out what other's have to say:

StartupTunes

MakeUseOf

AGBeat

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

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Version 1.1

QRganize version 1.1 is now out, which allows you to lift restrictions and upgrade to QRganize Premium - the bread & butter, or milk & cookies of the app. Who doesn't like these tasty treats? Santa sure does. 

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Official release date

Tuesday (12/6) - QRganize will be officially unleashed on the App Store! 

Due to the likelihood of a large amount of "cases of the Mondays" circulating the day prior--we're going the route of completely avoiding that day. (Humor)  

Speaking of humor, be on the lookout for a heavy dosage of Liam Neeson "Release the Kraken!" references--as that pertains to releasing an app.

So have a nice Sunday and we'll see you back here on Tuesday with a QRganize iTunes link. 

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Submitting to Apple

Looking to submit QRganize to Apple this weekend! 

Thanks for all of your interest, support and patience throughout pre-launch.

I truly can't wait to release QRganize. I hope that it will find its way onto your iPhone and become your go-to QR code app! 

More info. coming soon.

-Rob Whitley

Founder, QRganize

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A sneak peek at the new QRganize homepage

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The free QR code encyclopedia

We're fans of QRpedia here at QRganize. Not only because we're both portmanteau words, but for more practical reasons as well.

QRpedia is a great way to compile highly useful information from Wikipedia on just about any topic into nice, compact QR codes. QRpedia also delivers QR codes in many languages. The possibilites are endless.

This goes hand in hand with what QRganize is all about. If a library is a collection of knowledge, resources and most likely encyclopedias--then surely there is a space for QRpedia in your QR code library.

In other words, when you have scanned a code generated by QRpedia--you can store the information you just obtained into a relevant category within QRganize. For example: the Art or Museums categories. Even if you absorb the code's content right at that moment--QRganize makes it super easy to store, refer to, or even collect the vast amounts of knowledge held in QR codes generated by QRpedia. A variety of museums and exhibits are already putting QRpedia to use, which makes perfect sense. 

Excuse me, Mr. Shelf (in your QR code library). Make room for QRpedia.

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Instapaper for QR codes

If you're not familiar with Instapaper--it's a simple tool to save web pages for reading later. It goes like this: 

Instapaper gives you a "Read Later" bookmark

When you find something interesting you want to read, but don't have time, click "Read Later"

Come back when you have time, or read your articles on the go

Read Instapaper articles anywhere: Computer, Paper, iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Kindle, etc. 

Add folders to organize your articles.

Share articles you've saved with others.

You're getting warmer.

If you're not familiar with QRganize--it's an app that allows you to scan QR codes and organize them into categories of interest. It goes like this:

QRganize gives you a mobile app

Add interesting categories to your library so you can organize scans (like Instapaper folders)

When you scan a QR code that caught your eye, use the "Organize" button to store the scan into one of your categories of interest (like the "Read Later" function) 

When you have time, come back to the mobile app or log in to the QRganize website (coming soon) 

Share scans with others by visiting the categories in your library

Don't feel like organizing a scan? No worries. Those that you don't organize fall into an "Uncategorized" category (like Instapaper's "Unread")

You're hot now. 

QRganize is like Instapaper for QR codes.

If you can read URLs you find while browsing the web later--why can't you read URLs you find while browsing the real world later?

You can starting this November.

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Does Roger Ebert scan QR codes?

Over the past two years or so, QR codes have been popping up on movie posters. If they're incorporated properly and add value--this is a great spot. Whether the poster is located in the theatre or on a building, a lot of movie-goers will be poised to take action. Obvious reasons are:

Who doesn't bring their smartphone to the theatre? Phones are silenced in the theatre, not outside of it. Scan away.

A lot of movie posters are actually very attention grabbing in the absence of a QR code. Folks tend to like new and exciting upcoming releases--drifting toward them with smartphone in hand. 

Depending on the release, certain titles are teased far in advance. With a healthy QR code, there's big opportunity due to the amount of time a poster is visible. Place it in a desirable area and a good amount of scans can occur. 

QRganize comes with a "Movies" category to help you keep track of all the trailers, specials or free tickets resulting from movie related scans. Organize them within this category to view for the first time, revisit, or take action when ready.

Get your movie critic on. Can someone let Mr. Ebert know?

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QR code sock drawer

We live in a world where more content is generated in one day that can be consumed in an entire lifetime. The amount of information pushed at us daily is nothing short of enormous. Something that is intriguing and can capture our attention for even a brief moment is amazing. That's what QR codes do.

Here's a definition of QR codes that you may have heard:

Real world hyperlinks.

If QR codes are real world hyperlinks, why not have the power to manage them the way you do online hyperlinks? 

While stationary from your laptop, perhaps you do/have done any of the following:

Used a bookmark bar in your browser such as Chrome or Firefox

Bookmarked URLs

Bookmarked URLs to a specific folder

Emailed yourself interesting articles

Managed your Email inbox using labels

Favorited a tweet you liked

Created a twitter list

Created a G+ circle

Circled someone up on G+

Used the service: Instapaper

...and the list goes on.

If you do/have done any of these (conscious of it or not)--all you're doing is making it easier for yourself to find something that struck you as important or interesting. You're trying to be more productive. You're organizing.

So the question is: If QR codes are real world hyperlinks why not...

Have more command of your scans

Extend the life of your scans

Easily find your real world hyperlinks when you need them

Create a sense of scan ownership

Increase your productivity 

Take in scan content on your own time

Enhance your overall QR code experience

...and the list goes on.

Why not organize your QR codes?

It's a QR code sock drawer out there. Let QRganize tidy it up for you.

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PS - Even if you're not interested in organizing your real world hyperlinks immediately, but have a slight hunch that you might want to eventually--direct your eyes to our "Uncategorized" blog post. 

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A little Picasso in your pocket

Museums have received a good amount of hype surrounding their efforts on incorporating new mobile technologies such as QR codes.

Without a doubt, many visitors venture into museums with smartphone in hand. This brings great opportunity for engagement. Some examples could include: video, rare/lesser known information, or an answer to a question posed at the exhibit. Any local, regular visitor or tourist could find QR codes useful within a museum.

So, who are you?

Are you...

a tourist on vacation who's paid lots of money and traveled thousands of miles to see an attraction?

a person fascinated with history or the arts? A historian or an art aficionado? 

a regular museum visitor who's interested in the exhibit?

just someone who just wants to scan the QR code featured?

Each one of these people need one convenient, organized place to store their experience. One place for revisiting. One place to spark their memory, share it with others and refer to it easily once they're home.

That place is QRganize--your QR code library.

QRganize will have "Museums", "Art", and "Attractions" categories available--all waiting to help you easily capture your experience. QR codes are a bridge between the physical world and the digital world. In museums, they can also be a bridge between the past and the present.

Let QRganize put a little Picasso in your pocket.

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Screenshots

Here are a few screenshots of the QRganize app thus far. Feel free to drop in comments below. Be on the lookout for more screenshots soon.

Log In screen

Scan screen

Library without Categories... waiting for you to start your collection!