Google Earth updated with Street View, better search and directions, new interface
See the world without ever leaving your chair, Street View has come to Google Earth.
The Google Earth application
has received a major update today, and with version 7.1.1 comes a trio
of great changes. The most obvious, and definitely the coolest, is that
you can now zoom the whole way down to Street View to check out the world at street level. Long a staple on Google Maps for Android and the web, this is a nice addition.Besides Street View, Google has improved the search functionality, made directions allowing you to see a 3D view of transit, walking, bike and driving directions. Another major change comes to the UI, which now offers a slide-out panel from the left side much like the Google+ app.
Google Earth has come a long way, and it's nice to see an app that can take advantage of today's high-powered phones and their processing muscle. If you've never tried it, or if it's been a while since you had a look, grab it from the Google Play link above.
