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Google Launches Cloud Print for iOS Devices
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they don't get it
The whole idea of the iFads is to replace paper - not to create more paper. Who really wants to print a web-page; when you can email an URL or a screen dump just the same ?
The only paper I need is when I print a Google-Map from my desktop because I go somewhere without my iPad. Yes, AirPrint is the way to go ... directly to the printer - and not through some Google server. Or, I have an argument with my dentist about invoices paid and have to print a copy of a (scanned) receipt: the issue is more his secretary .. not the Windows he is using.
The whole idea of the iFads is to replace paper - not to create more paper. Who really wants to print a web-page; when you can email an URL or a screen dump just the same ?
The only paper I need is when I print a Google-Map from my desktop because I go somewhere without my iPad. Yes, AirPrint is the way to go ... directly to the printer - and not through some Google server. Or, I have an argument with my dentist about invoices paid and have to print a copy of a (scanned) receipt: the issue is more his secretary .. not the Windows he is using.
Google today announced the launch of new support for the company's Cloud Print service on mobile devices such as those running iOS 3.0 or later. The service allows users to print documents and emails directly from Gmail's mobile interface.The feature is rolling out today and tomorrow for English-speaking users in the United States.
The one catch to the functionality is that in order to configure printers for use with the Google Cloud Print service, users must connect their printer to a PC running Windows 7, Vista, or XP and the latest version of Google Chrome. Google promises that support for the feature through Mac and Linux computers is "coming soon".
Apple is of course working on its own wireless printing technology, AirPrint, for iOS devices. But while AirPrint can offer support across a broad array of applications, it does require that the iOS device and printer be located on the same wireless network, whereas Google Cloud Print can enable printing to anywhere.
Article Link: Google Launches Cloud Print for iOS Devices
I do love the Office Space reference.
So, you need to have Chrome and Windows to print from your iPhone? Another BANGING product from Google...
Makes sense to start with something that works for +90% of the users, and work on the edge conditions later.
Oh, there's that trojan horse again, google chrome.
Yes, free printing, but users should assume that what you print, your printer model, your pc config, your unsecured personal info on the computer, your contacts, network setup, your user account names, etc., are all tagged and sent to the google data banks for tracking and selling to whomever wants that info.
Yes, free printing, but users should assume that what you print, your printer model, your pc config, your unsecured personal info on the computer, your contacts, network setup, your user account names, etc., are all tagged and sent to the google data banks for tracking and selling to whomever wants that info.
Finally, don't have to be tied to Apple's AirPrint bullocks. Thank you, Google.
Obviously, the only reason this goes through the cloud is because you can't connect directly to a LAN from a web app
Obviously, the only reason this goes through the cloud is because you can't connect directly to a LAN from a web app
I'm not exactly sure what kind of printer environment exists on the Google campus. In any office I've worked at, it's much more likely that the printout will be in an UNCLAIMED heap on the table across from the printer – or wandered into someone else's office – if there's more than 20 minutes between those actions.
Now when Google can commandeer any printer within a 25ft radius of the smartphone, that's when they can take it out of beta.
Hmm...clever. It requires you have Google Chrome on your computer for it to work
You were expecting a Safari plugin?
This is all nice I guess, but when the hell are we going to see google Docs support. I want to be able to upload documents straight from my device.
This is why I've avoided putting any personal info in the cloud, particularly if it's being offered as a "free" service. IANAL but, at least if it's paid and the company leaks your personal info, you might have a better legal footing to go after them. If nothing else, you can stop paying them and threaten their business model.
OTOH, if it's free service, it seems to me that you're effectively "gifting" them your personal info and hoping that they (and their successors) look after it.
Safari and Chrome both support the same plugin architecture so it could happen. In theory. Then again theory lets lots of cool things happen that never will.
did you sign up just to make that one comment and promote printopia / dropbox? I think you missed the point, I have printopia, it works great if you have a non-airprint supported printer LOCALLY! Where as this method by google is so you can print to a printer in new york for example, completely on the other side of the US
oh, and nothing to install on your iOS device
So all my print jobs go through the cloud, are piped through Google's servers, and then are sent to a PC running Chrome?
No thanks. Google has access to quite enough information about me. I'm not one of those stricken with Google paranoia by any means, but I avoid Chrome and now prefer to leave them out of my print queue.
No thanks. Google has access to quite enough information about me. I'm not one of those stricken with Google paranoia by any means, but I avoid Chrome and now prefer to leave them out of my print queue.
Most medium-to-large organizations have large, shared printers, eg: Canon IR series, not individual, personal, directly-connected printers on desktops. Since even a Mac version won't make this work, this service is really just a toy or gimmick to say "look over here, look what we made".
Hmm...clever. It requires you have Google Chrome on your computer for it to work
Just like you need a certain make of printer for AirPrint to work, right? Or, just like you need iTunes to stream a video from your computer to ATV, right? (not to mention you need an iOS device for any of these, whereas Google's Cloud Print works on any mobile device).
Geez, some of the people on here are so darn insufferable. Whenever the word "Google" comes up, all the same idiots come out.
Then we have the "workaround" crowd who says "oh, I can do this already. I just need program X plus a special script Y added to cloud service Y and presto!"
Common sense would dictate that if you don't like something, don't use it. But, the more options, the better.
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