One downside to iOS 11's awesome built-in QR code scanner in the Camera app is its only been live for a short while. In its short life, there has already been a security vulnerability discovered that was an issue for at least the last 4.5 months, but Apple has finally patched this weakness with its iOS 11.3.1 update.
You can also get a dedicated QR code scanning app like Scan app and you can make your own QR codes if you really want to. Scan QR Codes via 3D Touch in Chrome Another option is to 3D Touch the Chrome icon, which also reveals a “Scan QR Code” option on iPhone.
- There isn't a built-in way to scan a QR code on your Mac, nor is there an app available to do so. If you want to scan a QR code, you'll have to use an online QR code scanner.
- CodeTwo QR Code Desktop Reader & Generator is a free tool that will let you quickly scan any QR Code from your screen – be it a part of the website, email, banner or a document. Simply run the program and hit From screen on the top menu.
- Screen Cleaner With iOS 11, you can turn toggle the scan QR code feature on or off for the default camera app. IOS 12 brings another option with a Control Center shortcut.
Ever since at least iOS 11.2.1, if you were to scan a malicious QR code, the popup that shows up in the Camera app could display the URL for what you think you're about to open in Safari when it really would take you to a different domain altogether, which could possibly be a phishing domain meant to look like the domain it said it was sending you to.
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QR code is a type of barcode that was first introduced in the automotive industry to keep track of vehicles during manufacturing. It quickly became popular for other uses due to its fast readability and wide range of applications.
Nowadays, QR codes can be found on products for item identification, billboards, advertisements and much more. It is also used as a login mechanism such as in WhatsApp Web.
If you use Google Chrome on your iPhone, then there’s no need to install a separate app for scanning QR codes as Chrome comes built-in with this feature. The latest version of Google Chrome (version 56.0.2924.79 or later) has a new feature for scanning QR codes. Read on to find out how to access this feature using your iPhone.
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Step 1: You need to have Google Chrome version 56.0.2924.79 or later installed. Make sure to update to the latest available version.
Step 2: Scanning a QR code can be done with or without 3D Touch.
If you own an iPhone with 3D Touch, here’s how you can scan a QR code:
- Perform a 3D Touch gesture on the Google Chrome app icon.
- From the 3D Touch menu, tap on “Scan QR Code”.
If your iPhone doesn’t support 3D Touch, here’s an alternative method:
- Go to the first page of Home screen and swipe right to access Spotlight.
- Type “QR Code” in the search box.
- Scroll down until you find the “Scan QR Code” option under Chrome section and then tap on it to open.
Step 3: Your iPhone’s camera opens and displays a frame containing white corners. Point your camera at the QR code such that the code is within the frame.
Step 4: Chrome will read the QR code and display the output. If the QR code is a URL, then Safari will open and display a webpage.
That’s it! With the latest version of Google Chrome, you can easily scan QR codes on your iPhone without having to use a separate app. This new feature is available on iPhone only and doesn’t work on iPad or iPod.
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