a recently shared support page indicates that Microsoft is set to discontinue Lens this year. The phase-out will occur in stages, allowing the app to remain functional for a few months even after its removal from Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The application has been active for more than a decade, with Microsoft first launching Office Lens in 2015, and it has undergone significant enhancements and a name change since its inception.
Although there are various scanning applications available — and you’ll still have Copilot at your disposal for scanning documents and images — Microsoft’s choice to discontinue the app in favor of directing users towards Copilot highlights the company’s substantial commitment to advancing its AI solutions.
