14 DAY TRIAL // HP's very recent product launch even brought forth quite a few very interesting surprises, one of the coolest (and rather unique on the market, we might add) being the touch-to-share function, a feature we'd really like to see implemented in numerous other products, including Apple's next-generation iPads.
In order for this feature to work, users will have to own one of the new Pre3 or Veer smartphones from HP running webOS 2.2, accompanied by the TouchPad running webOS 3.0, and have both devices registered to the same webOS account (which means that, sadly, it won't work between two separate users).
Moreover, an active wi-fi or data connection will also be required, while the function will only work within a restricted area of coverage.
If these per-requisites have been meet, users will be able to easily transfer web URLs from the smartphone to the tablet, as well as other types of content, such as notes, SMS messages and even answer phone calls, by simply tapping the two devices together.
What really makes this feature so interesting is the level of integration between smartphone and tablet it delivers, allowing customers who've opted for products to enjoy a more complete, seamless experience.
Last, but certainly not least, it's important to mention that this technology really seems to have been quite well designed and implemented, since the guys over at Engadget were lucky enough to have a chance to test it out live, with the results being actually quite impressive.
Before getting some backlash for suggesting Apple to take a cue from its competitors, we'll have to mention that the company from Cupertino is also working on some wireless technologies of its own, and we're quite sure that its next-generation devices will provide a similar (if not even more enhanced) level of functionality, but they're simply putting of the announcements for later.