Instagram update brings universal QR code to individual profiles

Instagram is rolling out an update to its mobile app that offers universal QR code for individual profiles. Users of the social network can now easily share and access other profiles through any camera app by scanning a QR code. The code for sharing Instagram profiles is not exactly new, but previously the app generated a proprietary code that could only be scanned by Instagram’s built-in camera. With a standard QR code, anyone can now access Instagram profiles through any camera app that supports QR code reading.