Goodbye Microsoft Lens: How AI is Taking Over Your Favorite Scanning App

Goodbye Microsoft Lens: How AI is Taking Over Your Favorite Scanning App
RIP, Microsoft Lens: A Simple App Replaced by AI-Powered Scanning In a move that signals a broader shift towards AI-driven functionality, Microsoft is sunsetting its popular Microsoft Lens app. While the application provided a simple and effective way to scan documents, whiteboards, and photos using your smartphone, it is being replaced by integrated features within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. For years, Microsoft Lens has been a go-to tool for individuals and businesses alike. Its ease of use and ability to quickly digitize physical documents made it an invaluable asset. The app excelled at tasks like: Scanning documents: Quickly create digital copies of receipts, contracts, and other important papers. Whiteboard capture: Easily capture and enhance whiteboard content for note-taking and collaboration. Business card scanning: Digitize business cards and save contact information directly to your phone. Photo enhancement: Improve the quality o…