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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

YalvaS – this time from HP

Yet-another-low-volume-app-Store

That’s what you get when you add an “app store” to HP Printers. As I mentioned a short time ago I think it’s time to develop an open framework for app stores and delivery of applications. There are so many “one off” instances, it becomes a very inefficient support process for ISVs and developers. These “non-Apple” (read non-market-leaders) followers have an opportune moment to collaborate together in an open forum and put forth a truly competitive platform.

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2009/090622a.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news

In addition to receiving apps preloaded on the printer, people can download new ones as they become available at the HP Apps Studio to suit their interests and needs. With the sweep of a finger, users will be able to browse and view popular web destinations and simply touch the app of their choice to launch a web page where they can customize and print content on demand in an easy-to-read format.⁽¹⁾