On: Google Kills Cloud Print

[chenning]

I saw it as a counterpoint to AirPrint. I'd like to know what changed that made Google think they don't really need this anymore. Maybe they think WiFi Direct is going to be the future?

[danans → chenning]

Local wifi-based printing and printer discovery (same as Airprint) is already available on Google devices. No Cloudprint required.

[scarface74 → danans]

But you still need individual print drivers.

[danans → scarface74]

Not for CUPS compatible printers.

Also HP provides its own apps and integration for local printing from Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hp-print-for-chrom...