An app can help you save money on products by scanning in the bar code. For example, the Scan Life app shows a can of hairspray can cost around $5 at one store, but around $3 at another. If you select ...

iPhone (iOS 11 or later): Launch the Camera app, frame the QR code, and tap the notification. The Control Center can have a feature for even faster access to scanning. This article explains how to ...

The QR code is having an extended moment, given that we’re all still wary of dealing with physical documents, touching surfaces, and generally interacting with the world at large. The switch to ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Scanning QR codes on your Galaxy S24 allows you to quickly access information embedded in the code, such as website URLs or contact details. This can be done using Google Lens or your phone’s built-in ...

GoodGuide releases a free app that lets you scan an item's bar code and instantly retrieve info on that product's health, environmental, and social responsibility ratings. Elizabeth Armstrong Moore ...

QR codes have quietly become the remote control for everyday life, from restaurant menus to parking meters to office sign-ins ...

WHAT: Scans food bar codes for ingredients you may be sensitive to. HOW MUCH: Free COMPATIBLE WITH: iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with iOS 7.0 or later; Android devices with OS 2.3.3 or later. WHAT’S ...

Scanning a QR code with your phone is a common request, and should be simple, right? But it's not always as obvious how to do it as it should be. Read on for straightforward, illustrated instructions ...