Some developers would lead you to believe you need to download their app to scan QR codes. Spoiler: Your phone can do that with built-in features.

The switch to digital for everything from tickets to menus has been accelerated, and QR codes are a simple and convenient option for creating shortcuts to everything from phone apps to website links.

Scanning QR codes can be done directly through the camera app on iPhones and Android phones. iPhones also have a built-in Code Scanner function in Control Center for scanning QR codes. Google Lens ...

TECH How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed) QR codes are those pixelated squares you see in restaurants, advertisements, stores, food packaging, business cards ...

Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.