When it comes to consumer technology, printers are the least exciting items. Now HP Inc, the PC and printer division of the original Hewlett-Packard Company, has changed that with a nifty little pocket printer. The HP Sprocket is a portable printer that links with Android and iOS devices to print credit card-sized images in just under a minute using no ink. The initial pairing process via Bluetooth is simple: once switched on, your handset should pick up the printer. You will also need the accompanying HP Sprocket app, which is where all the magic happens. The app allows you to edit the photo before printing, so you can crop, add a border, filter, text and stickers, or use the auto touch-up feature. Borders include patterned, Mickey Mouse or Polaroid style for 2 x 3-inch portraits or 3 x 2-inch landscape images. The Sprocket is compatible with major social networks, so you can pull images from Facebook, Instagram, Google or iCloud. However, original photos from your smartphone camer...
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