Microsoft announced the upcoming retirement of its Microsoft Lens app, integrating its mobile scanning features into OneDrive and Microsoft 365 Copilot. The app will no longer be supported on iOS and Android starting 2026-02-09, with full discontinuation by 2026-03-09. This strategic shift suggests Microsoft is streamlining its service offerings.
Transition Timeline
The company has set January 9, 2026, as the beginning date for retirement, followed by removal from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store on February 9, 2026. Users will still be able to access previously scanned documents if the app remains installed.
Microsoft signals that the future of document scanning for its users will largely be anchored in OneDrive. This move to consolidate services underlines a focus on enhancing its core apps.
User Response and Changes
Microsoft Lens, with a user rating of 4.8 out of 5 and more than 50 million Android downloads, has had a significant impact. However, Microsoft seems optimistic that users will transition smoothly to OneDrive.
- Microsoft announced Lens retirement on 2026-01-09, scheduled for iOS and Android.
- The Lens app will be removed from stores by 2026-02-09; full support ends 2026-03-09.
- Users should migrate to OneDrive for future document scanning needs.
- The strategic integration supports Microsoft's broader ecosystem goals.
