Google Earth
Swipe your fingers and travel around the globe
The Android version for Google Earth is easy to use. Any city or location from around the world is available at your fingertips. Just type in the location and Google Earth 'flies' you there instantly. Swipe to move around, pinch or rotate to zoom in or out or tilt your view by swiping two fingers together. It's as easy as that, in an instant you can use you phone to travel to all corners of the world.
Customize results shown in the map
Moreover, this app allows you to choose from various layers, like places, businesses, panoramio photos, borders and labels, roads, 3D buildings and ocean. But it's recommended to keep it simple and maintain a crisp view of the 3D imagery. Also, this satellite view app allows you to open maps from your Google account or look for Google+ photos with the tagged location. Click on the location and it provides a short description of the city and links to entries in Wikipedia.
Tour guide and information on cities
This app also contains the street view option. You may select street view and experience the city, explore streets and parks, search for a vacation destination or set up a route. It also comes with a tour guide, suggestions of locations are made in the bottom of the screen. You may scroll and explore various cities and countries
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The GUI is as expected, maps provide information based on the tagged location, 3D imagery is available, as well as street view. |
Function8
Maps do take a fair amount of time to load, but considering the endless locations available it's worth the wait. |
Security9
It doesn't require online registration, however it does record your location. |
Battery7
The app does use a fair amount of battery, but considering its usefulness it's well worth it. |
Price10
The app is completely free of charge, no ads or in-app purchases. All locations are available. |
Compatibility7
The developer doesn't specify the Android version required for this app. |
It's a great app for exploring new locations, vacation resorts and traveling around the globe on your phone. It does take some time to load 3D imagery.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- Varies with device
- reviewed version:
- Varies with device
- developer:
- Google Inc.
- category:
- NAVIGATION
- os version req.:
- Varies with device
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 674