Scanning QR codes is easy when they're located on ads or the TV, but you may have wondered how to do so when the code is already on your phone's screen.

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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 ...