QR codes are links that can be scanned using various smartphone apps. You'll find our favorite apps for scanning QR codes for both Android and iPhone.

QR codes can house a whole lot of data, from the URL of a webpage or service, to where to directly download an app. Here's how to scan them.

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 link. What if you're on your computer, though?

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said.

With advancements in QR code technology and GS1’s dedication to providing better services, access to information with one scan is no longer just a vision of the future.