9 great PDF scanner apps you should use instead of Microsoft Lens

by dbadmin | Aug 31, 2025 | Android apps, Features, Microsoft, PDF

There comes a time when all great apps must die, especially if Microsoft owns them. Redmond has taken many tools away from me, from Sunrise Calendar to Wunderlist, and now it’s hooking Microsoft Lens from the stage. The PDF scanner app made it easy to grab physical...

One of Microsoft’s best-rated mobile apps is bowing out soon

by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Microsoft, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Microsoft Lens PDF scanner will be retired on Android and iOS later this year. The phase-out begins in September, with scanning disabled after December 15, 2025. Microsoft is pushing users toward its 365 Copilot app, which...

Microsoft’s unreleased Surface Duo foldable with Windows is on sale, but good luck trying to buy it

by dbadmin | Aug 4, 2025 | Microsoft, Microsoft Surface Duo, Microsoft Windows, News

Credit: David Imel / Android Authority An unreleased prototype of Microsoft’s dual-screen foldable phone, Surface Duo, was recently found listed online for sale. While Surface Duo ran on Android, the leaked prototype runs an unreleased version of the Windows Phone...

Your Android phone can now control more of your PC, and here’s how

by dbadmin | Jul 25, 2025 | Microsoft, Microsoft Phone Link, Microsoft Windows, News, Windows 11

Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority Microsoft is updating its Link to Windows app on Android, enabling you to access your PC more easily. The update allows you to view the PC’s battery status, recent files, and clipboard from your Android devices. The update also...

Having trouble opening Chrome? It may be Microsoft’s fault

by dbadmin | Jun 20, 2025 | Google Chrome, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, News, Windows 11

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A bug is preventing Windows users from opening Google’s Chrome browser. The bug is connected to Microsoft’s Family Safety feature. There are a few workarounds, like renaming Chrome.exe to Chrome1.exe. Microsoft isn’t afraid...

No login needed: Microsoft file sharing on Android picks up one of Google Drive’s handiest features

by dbadmin | May 29, 2025 | Android, Microsoft, News

Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority Microsoft is rolling out anonymous file sharing to Android. Android users can now view Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents without having to sign in to their Microsoft account. You’ll still have to sign in to your account if...