TECH How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed) QR codes are those pixelated squares you see in restaurants, advertisements, stores, food packaging, business cards ...

The humble QR (or Quick Response) code has become ubiquitous. Invented back in the 1990s to scan car parts, the barcodes got a popularity boost during the pandemic when touchless tech became ...

Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.

Here's how to scan a QR code on your iPhone or Android phone. Many phones have QR code scanners, but if yours doesn't, we also recommend some apps to help.

Did you know that your phone has built-in features that can scan Quick Response codes, those pixelated squares you see everywhere?

Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using iPhone or Androids.

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Some developers would lead you to believe you need to download their app to scan QR codes. Spoiler: Your phone can do that with built-in features.

Your phone may have come with a separate app for scanning QR codes. Go to your full list of all apps (from the home screen, swipe up) and look for a QR Code or Code Scanner app.

Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.