It is always nice to have all of your devices talking to one another via a single, universal standard, and Wi-Fi Direct could be just the ticket as it gets certified in due time. Imagine taking a closer step towards a truly wireless lifestyle, be it printing, streaming or sharing files. All of this can be done without the need for any network, which translates to a Wi-Fi Direct certified laptop printing over-the-air without having to talk to your router. This indirectly results in less cords and eliminates the need for hardware upgrades, with said certification being applied with a firmware upgrade.
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