You can scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone, tablet, or computer — however, you may need to download an app.

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have. When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can normally be found ...

QR codes are a type of barcode, or scannable pattern, that contain various forms of data, like website links, account ...

You’ve heard of phishing, which is when scammers send emails or text messages in an attempt to steal personal information. Quishing is just that, but all it takes is a scan of a QR code.

QR codes are popular elsewhere in the world, and catching on in the U.S., but one barrier to common use is the need for a special app on a smartphone to read them. Not a problem now, as even ...

QR codes — which were invented in 1994 by an automotive company to track car components — became highly popular for their ability to store large amounts of data but are also highly susceptible to ...

You don't need your phone to open a QR code. You probably already know how to scan a QR code with your phone. It's simple enough: just open the camera app, point your phone at the code, and tap the ...

You've likely seen at least one QR code today. They're found on product packaging, in restaurants, and at gas stations. They look like this: QR stands for "quick ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.