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

Without a doubt, most modern phones are capable of scanning a QR code with their camera. It’s become a core function of the camera and for good reason. Samsung’s line of Galaxy devices is no different ...

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.

QR codes have become an established means to connect people regarding accessibility, payment systems, and other options. Through these scannable codes, people can now have quick access to an ...

A Statista report found that 89 million Americans with smartphones scanned a QR code in 2022, up 26% since 2020, and projected up to 100 million will be using the pixelated tool by 2025–here’s how to ...

The problem with QR codes in the past was that iPhones couldn’t scan them on their own: you had to download and open an app, and who could be bothered with that? But these days, thanks to a feature ...

How to use the Camera app on your Chromebook as a scanner Your email has been sent You can easily scan a document or QR code on Chrome OS with built-in device cameras and the Camera app. This ...

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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 ...