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Official Google Blog: Introducing Google Earth for iPhone
Even before we introduced Google Earth back in 2005 , the team had long dreamed of being able to carry the Earth around in your pocket. Well, today that dream becomes a reality as we introduce Google Earth for iPhone and iPod touch. With just a swipe of your finger you can fly from Peoria to ...
 Google Earth now available for iPhone
Google Earth now available for iPhone
google-latlong.blogspot.com — Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 9:49 PM (cross-posted from the Official Google Mobile Blog ) The world... just got a little bit smaller. Google Earth is now available for the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing you to fly to the far reaches of the world from ... (more) Google Earth now available for iPhone
Google Earth brings virtual tourism to iPhone
Google Earth brings virtual tourism to iPhone
news.cnet.com — Google Earth for the iPhone can show satellite views of the world in 3D, in this case... the Matterhorn, and dots the display with blue squares showing geotagged Panoramio photos. (Credit: Google) SAN FRANCISCO--Google already has customized some ... (more) Google Earth brings virtual tourism to iPhone
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Google Earth for iPhone and iPod Touch
D' Technology Weblog — ... Google launched Google Earth for iPhone and iPod touch that brings all the power of Google Earth to the palm of your hand, including all of the same global imagery and 3D terrain. You can even browse any of our 8 million Panoramio photos or read Wikipedia articles. It’s available in 18 languages and 22 countries in the ...

Google Earth for iPhone released; Street View coming in firmware 2.2
SlashGear — ... is reporting that Street View functionality, together with mass transit directions, is present in version 2.2 beta 2 of the iPhone firmware, as yet unreleased.  It comes as Google themselves announce a Google Earth app for the iPhone. ...

Google Earth Comes To The iPhone, And It’s Awesome
TechCrunch — Color me impressed: Google has released a custom Google Earth application for the iPhone / iPod Touch, and it’s stunning. The Google Earth geographical software has been altered to make maximum use of the iPhone’s screen and functionality. You’re able to tilt the device to adjust your view when browsing mountainous terrain, use the ‘My Location’ feature to jump right to where you are in the blink of an eye, and use Google’s local search engine to look for information on cities, places and businesses. Google has also added ...

Google Earth chega oficialmente para iPhones e iPods touch
BLOG.MACMAGAZINE — ... Foi lançada hoje a versão oficial do Google Earth para iPhones e iPods touch. No blog oficial da gigante de buscas, a equipe de desenvolvimento do aplicativo revela que há muito tempo sonhava em tornar-se capaz de levá-lo para um dispositivo móvel, algo que só foi possível graças ao iPhone OS X. ...

Google Puts the Entire Planet in Your iPhone
Andy Beal's Marketing Pilgrim — ... When Google first launched Google Earth, you pretty much needed a cutting-edge PC in order to power it. My, how far it’s come! Today, Google has announced it has managed to stuff Google Earth into an iPhone/iPod Touch application–which you can download for free! ...

Google Earth aterriza en iPhone
Celularis — ... no dejan de pensar en posicionar bien sus productos en otras plataformas. Acaban de presentar en el blog oficial la nueva aplicación de Google Earth para iPhone que suma algunas funcionalidades más a la de Google Maps que viene preinstalada en el teléfono de ...

Google Earth inexplicably launches first on iPhone, not Android
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... talking about a stunning bit of entertainment software that would set Android phones apart from their competition. And then Google Mobile distributes it for iPhone first? This is exactly the sort of behavior that I've been grousing about at least since the T-Mobile G1's first press conference. Google needs to act like they really care about Android's success or they're going to hobble it right out of the gate. Google Earth for iPhone, iPod Touch [iTunes] Introducing Google Earth for iPhone [GoogleBlog.Blogspot.com]

Is that a planet in your pocket, or Google Earth for iPhone?
TechBlog — ... you can turn off this feature. Also, Google Earth starts with the globe view every time it starts, then slowly zooms back down to the vicinity of your last location. This gets old quickly. Finally, because it uses your phone's GPS, your battery level takes a beating - particularly since this app is so much fun, you'll spend a lot of time working with it. If you're an iPhone or iPod Touch user, you'll want to get this application ASAP. It's free, as you'd expect. Read more at the Google Earth blog . I also like ...

Google Earth on the iPhone
Screenwerk — ... Google has released a version of Earth that works for the iPhone and iPod Touch. As I argue at Local Mobile Search, it makes Earth into a much more practical local search tool than it is on the desktop. Remember that all the Maps data is in Earth.  You can pan and zoom easily, find your location and search nearby. The imagery is tremendous as well.  Not all the Earth layers and capabilities are present, but some are (Wikipedia and Panoramio), with more to follow undoubtedly.  More at SEL and Techmeme. StreetView, ...

Google Earth On The iPhone
WebProNews Feed — ... When Google first launched Google Earth, you pretty much needed a cutting-edge PC in order to power it. My, how far it s come! Today, Google has announced it has managed to stuff Google Earth into an iPhone/iPod Touch application which you can download for free! Here s what you can do with Google Earth on your iCandy iPhone: It s free, so you have no excuse for trying it out. PS. This post comes via the Admirals Club at LAX. I still have about 12 more hours of traveling today, but will be back up to speed tomorrow. :-) ...

Google Earth for iPhone
dailywireless.org — ... Google has introduced Google Earth for iPhone and iPod touch. It brings all the power of Google Earth to the palm of your hand, including all of the same global imagery and 3D terrain. You can even browse any of our 8 million Panoramio photos or read Wikipedia articles. ...

Google Earth Comes to the iPhone
ReadWriteWeb — Google just released an iPhone version (iTunes link) of its popular Google Earth desktop mapping application. We have seen a broad range of iPhone applications lately, but few have been as impressive as Google Earth on the iPhone. Google has taken the basics of the Google Earth interface and brought them to the iPhone. The app feels highly responsive and effectively mimics the desktop application on the iPhone. Sponsor The Good There is no denying it, Google Earth on the iPhone is a gorgeous application and thanks ...

Google releases Google Earth for Apple iPhone and iPod touch (with video tour)
MacDailyNews — ... browse the millions of geo-located photos from around the world • View geo-located Wikipedia articles • Use the 'Location' feature to fly to your current location • Search for cities, places and business around the globe with Google Local Search Google Earth for iPhone and iPod touch is free and available today in 18 languages and 22 countries in the iTunes App Store . To learn more, check out this video tour and read the blog post on the Lat Long Blog. Source: The Official Google Blog

Google Earth For Your iPhone
GEARFUSE — ... the safety of our cozy office chairs. With Google Earth for iPhone, you can: • Tilt your iPhone to adjust your view to see mountainous terrain • View the Panoramio layer and browse the millions of geo-located photos from around the world • View geo-located Wikipedia articles • Use the ‘Location’ feature to fly to your current location • Search for cities, places and business around the globe with Google Local Search It’s available today in the iTunes App Store. Link [ via ]

Google Earth for iPhone is a Trip
Cult of Mac — ... Google introduced Earth for the iPhone and iPod touch today with a free version of the fascinating desktop program that literally puts the whole world in your hands. I’ve spent a good portion of the morning playing around with it and am pleased to report the satellite imagery and 3D terrain effects are quite amazing. ...

Google Earth Lands On Apple's iPhone
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... , its 3D geospatial viewing application, available for the iPhone and iPod Touch through Apple's iTunes Store. It is free, like Google Earth for desktop computers, but it's not entirely free of issues. It requires network access to load satellite imagery, so using Google Earth on parts of the Earth where one is subject to data roaming charges could be a costly proposition. Google Earth on the iPhone can be used in airplane mode, which is to say without network access, but one's ability to zoom in on an area while offline depends upon whether or not the requested map data ...

Google Earth Now Available on the iPhone
Gear Live — ... Tags: app store (T), apple (T), google (T), google earth (T), gps (T), iphone (T), iphone apps (T), ipod (T), ipod touch (T) Read More | Google Earth App (iTunes) via Google Blog ...

GBTV #453 | GeekBrief.TV
GeekBrief.TV — ... Google Earth is now available for the iPhone, and it’s a great experience. For more iPhone talk, head on over to ...

Google Releases 'Google Earth' For iPhone (For Free)
iPod Hacks — 2008-10-27 21:11:56 Google has released a free iPhone version of its excellent Google Earth application [ App Store ]. And having spent some time with the app, I can safely say...it's great. The iPhone Google Earth application let's you zoom in on most every square inch of the planet Earth, and can pinpoint your current location by utilizing the iPhone's built-in location services. If you have an iPhone or iPod touch--don't miss it. [ via MacRumors ] Happy 7th Birthday, iPod

Hello, Google Earth -- GOOOOOOODBYE, Earthscape Basic!
iSmashPhone - Turn your Phone into your MyPhone — ... 'Location' feature to fly to your current location, and search for cities, places and business around the globe with Google Local Search. Unfortunately, the release of "iGE" sounds the death knell for Churchill Navigation's Earthscape Basic for iPhone; not only does the official Google app do more than Earthscape, it does it for a lot less than Earthscape's US$9.99 price.  Lots and lots less.  Like, um...free.  Visit iTunes if you don't believe us... [Via the Official Google Blog] ...

Google's Changing Corporate Culture
Google Operating System — ... I'm not sure if these examples are revelatory: Google released important mobile applications for iPhone before they were available for Android and ...

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