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.

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.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. You don’t need an app for this —your phone can do it already. You don’t need an app for this —your phone can do ...

Getting a random package you didn't order used to be either a shipping mistake or a mildly annoying marketing ploy. Now it might be something worse, the FBI has warned in a public service announcement ...

QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this "new" hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR code, that code redirects to a malicious link (usually to ...

Scan QR codes faster with these tips. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can scan a QR code directly from your iPhone — you don’t need to download a third ...

Google has finally started rolling out the design refresh for Android’s built-in QR code scanner, which we first spotted a year ago. The new interface brings all the buttons close to the bottom of the ...

QR codes have become an essential tool for accessing digital content quickly and efficiently. They provide a seamless way to connect to websites, make payments, download apps, and much more. With your ...

Scanning QR codes with smartphones is easy. However, sometimes you don’t want to use your smartphone and wish to scan the QR code natively on your computer. The good news is it’s possible to scan QR ...

If you're beginning to use QR code initiatives to share deeper narratives that build trust and emotional connection, here are ...

Two-dimensional barcodes called Quick Response codes, or QR codes for short, are used to store data that devices can read. While QR codes are popularly scanned via smartphones, what if you want to ...