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Access custom Google Earth content on your mobile device
March 14, 2012
Update (March 20, 2012):
Google Earth 6.2 for iOS is now available in the
Apple App Store
.
One of the most powerful features of
Google Earth
is the ability to view custom maps or overlays, which are also commonly known as
KML
files. Ever since we introduced
Google Earth on mobile devices
, users have requested support for custom content. Today, we are proud to announce Google Earth 6.2 for
Android
and iOS, which includes support for KMLs. Now anywhere you find a “Google Earth file” (KML file) while you’re browsing the mobile web, just click on the link and the Google Earth app will automatically launch and load the custom map.
With this release, the
Google Earth Gallery
is also now available in the mobile app, enabling you to easily explore some of the best maps from around the web directly within Google Earth. For example, not sure if that was an earthquake? Go to the Earth Gallery and click on the
USGS’ real-time earthquake map
to see recent earthquakes from around the world.
Maybe you’re interested in finding hiking trails on your next vacation. Check out
Everytrail
to find a hike wherever you might be.
If you’re a basketball fan, be sure to check out the new
College Basketball Tournament map
, which takes you on a virtual trip to the school and stadiums of this year’s competing teams.
For
Google Earth for Android
users, we’ve also added a new “Share” feature, which allows you to share a screenshot of your current view with people in your
Google+
circles, via
Gmail
, or on other applications. Now you can
share your favorite places
with friends and family from your desktop computer, mobile phone or tablet. And, if you follow the
Google Earth +Page
, you can see what others are sharing and discover new locations around the world.
The 6.2 release of Google Earth for Android and iOS also includes improvements in navigation, which make it even easier to fly to your favorite spots on the globe.
To check out the latest version of Google Earth for Android phones and tablets, download it now from
Google Play
. For iOS users, look for the latest version of Google Earth in the iTunes App Store soon!
Posted by Peter Birch, Google Earth Product Manager
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