Google Earth Optimized for Android Tablets

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Charlie White
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Google Earth Optimized for Android Tablets
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Google Earth for Android has been available for a year. Now, a version of Google Earth has been created specifically for Android-powered tablets.

Announced on Thursday, the Google Earth update adds textured 3D buildings, Street View tours, an Action Bar for easier navigation and the ability to fly to a location, similar to the way the desktop Google Earth app works.

Here's how the Official Google Blog says the company adapted the smartphone version of Google Earth to tablets:

"Moving from a mobile phone to a tablet was like going from a regular movie theatre to IMAX. We took advantage of the larger screen size, including features like content pop-ups appearing within Earth view, so you can see more information without switching back and forth between pages."

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