Google Cloud Print, a service that allows users to print documents from anywhere with an internet connection, will be discontinued on December 31, 2020. Google is replacing the service with a new Google Cloud Print API that developers can use to integrate printing capabilities into their applications..
Google Cloud Print was launched in 2010 and allowed users to print documents from any device, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, to any printer that was connected to the internet. The service was popular with users, but it had some limitations. For example, it only worked with printers that were connected to the internet, and it did not support all types of documents..
The new Google Cloud Print API is designed to address the limitations of the old service. The API allows developers to integrate printing capabilities into their applications, so users can print documents from any device, regardless of whether the printer is connected to the internet. The API also supports a wider range of document types, including PDFs, images, and web pages..
Developers can use the Google Cloud Print API to create applications that allow users to do the following:.
* Print documents from any device, regardless of whether the printer is connected to the internet.
* Print a wide range of document types, including PDFs, images, and web pages.
* Manage print jobs and track their status.
* Share printers with other users.
Google is encouraging developers to migrate their applications to the new Google Cloud Print API before the old service is discontinued on December 31, 2020. The company has provided a migration guide that can help developers make the transition..
The discontinuation of Google Cloud Print is a sign that the company is moving away from cloud-based printing services. In recent years, Google has launched several new printing-related products and services, including the Google Home Hub and the Google Nest Hub Max. These products allow users to print documents from their smart home devices..
It is unclear whether Google plans to launch a new cloud-based printing service in the future. However, the company’s recent focus on smart home devices suggests that it is moving away from cloud-based services in favor of more localized printing solutions..
