So the photos on your iPhone are the apple of your eye, but you need a convenient way to print them out and show them off at home or at work. HP, which has recently moved to unify printing and the web through its Print 2.0 initiative, has released a new application called iPrint Photo, which enables you to print 4″x6″ photos wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod Touch on certain HP printers. Right now, iPrint Photo only prints JPEG files, but HP seems receptive to expanding the software’s compatibility and functionality in future versions.
Overall, iPrint Photo provides some interesting insight into how HP intends to stay relevant in an era where web connectivity comes in all shapes, types and sizes. The choice of compatible devices is a good one – the iPhone and iPod have become popular accessories in purses, pockets, bookbags, and briefcases around the world as consumers of all ages look to stay connected and entertained no matter where they go. In addition, iPrint Photo is free, widely and easily accessible via the Apple App Store, compatible with HP printers only, and it reminds people that they can print from places other than just their desktop or laptop computer. As a result, devoted iPhone and iPod users may very well get the message and make HP printers and consumables a regular part of their web-browsing experience. Don’t be surprised to see other printer manufacturers follow HP’s lead in the near future.
