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Microsoft Lens vs Nearby Share

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Lens and Nearby Share. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Lens

Microsoft Lens

Office & Productivity

Microsoft Lens is a mobile app for iOS and Android that allows users to scan documents, whiteboards, business cards, and more using their device's camera. It has built-in optical character recognition (OCR) and can convert images to PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.

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Nearby Share

Nearby Share

Social & Communications

Nearby Share is a file sharing service developed by Google that allows Android and ChromeOS users to quickly share files, links, photos and more with other nearby devices. It uses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other proximity technologies to detect nearby devices and enables fast, simple transfers without needing an internet connection.

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