The upcoming Windows 11 update is set to introduce a new feature in the Phone Link app that will allow users to extract text from images taken on Android smartphones. This innovative solution aims to address text extraction issues common among Android smartphone users, thus being crucial for daily work and personal tasks. The feature is currently undergoing testing.
An existing feature, “Link to Windows,” allows Android phones to synchronize calls, messages, notifications, and photos with Windows computers via the Phone Link app. The function also projects the phone screen onto the PC, and works best over a stable internet connection. This aids in multitasking and minimizes distractions, especially during work.
The Phone Link app is compatible with iOS devices as well, albeit limited to syncing notifications, messages, and calls using Bluetooth. The restrictions of iOS limit the utilization of the complete range of features available on the app. Despite this, the app works well for its primary purpose of syncing notifications, messages, and calls.
The enhanced Phone Link feature will enable users to choose and copy text from images synced from their Android smartphones directly within the app. Users can extract information from an image with a simple tap, making it quicker and easier than traditional methods.
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The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) function had initial accuracy issues, particularly when extracting text from a book page image. For extracting text from lengthy passages, it may be more efficient to perform this action on the phone and then transfer it to the computer. However, the accuracy depends on the quality of the image and the device’s text extractor. Users may have to check the extracted text for errors or missing data occasionally.
Efficient software can help increase the speed of the process. It may be beneficial to experiment with different software programs to find the one that delivers the best speed and accuracy. The robustness of this technique is directly linked to the quality of the original material and the software used.
The feature is being tested in Phone Link 1.24051.91.0 and Insider Preview Build 22635.3646 (Beta Channel). With the direct extraction of valuable information from images on Android devices, this new feature holds the promise to significantly enhance workflow processes.
