Apple Announces ‘AirPrint’ — Wireless Printing for iOS Devices

A much requested feature for the iPad was wireless printing, Apple listened and announced AirPrint — AirPrint allows for wireless printing for iOS devices, yes, including the iPad, iPhone (4 and 3GS) and iPod Touch (2nd Gen and later). Sadly, iPhone 3G users will be left out of this feature.

Apple today announced that it is releasing a beta version of its AirPrint wireless printing for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to members of Apple’s iOS developer program today, and that AirPrint will be included in the free iOS 4.2 software update in November. AirPrint automatically finds printers on local networks and can print text, photos and graphics to them wirelessly over Wi-Fi without the need to install drivers or download software. HP’s existing and upcoming ePrint enabled printers will be the first to support printing direct from iOS devices.

Apple Senior Vice President, Phil Schiller, notes AirPrint will require no user configuration, no drivers, and no additional software, allowing users to simply tap to print photos and documents on compatible printers.

iOS 4.2 is scheduled to release this coming November.

Stay tuned!