Google Earth Optimized for Android Tablets

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.”

As illustrated in the graphic above, Google Earth’s tablet version features a clever way to fly around 3D models while simultaneously allowing users to browse photos that were taken at that location. It’s available for free download now, by either m.google.com/earth on a mobile browser or the Android Market. Your Ads Here