By Simon Batt
Publication Date: 2026-02-09 06:41:00
Summary
- Microsoft Lens is being removed from Android and iOS stores as part of a likely Microsoft 365 Copilot consolidation.
- You can still scan with the Lens app until March 9, 2026; after that, new scans won’t work.
- Switch to OneDrive for continued scanning or use alternative scanning apps.
Well, today’s the day. If you cast your mind back a month, you may remember that Microsoft announced the deprecation of Microsoft Lens from the Android and iOS stores. It may seem like a strange move, given how the app is receiving rave reviews and lots of downloads on both platforms. However, it seems that Microsoft wants to bring all of its productivity…
