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.

Have you seen those barcode-looking things recently but haven't got the slightest what they're for? After this post, you'll see how they might just end up making your life a little bit easier one day!

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.

Here is a list of QR code readers for the various mobile phone platforms. QR Code Reader Apps for iPhone ...

Android 13 Developer Preview 2 is out with a new QR Code reader. Here's how it work on your Google Pixel with Android 13.