Google Earth on iPad, iPhone Now Includes 3D Images, Guided Tours

Google announced on Thursday that 3D imaging is now available on the latest version of the Google Earth app for the new iPad, iPad 2, iPod touch and iPhone 4S.

"With today's release of Google Earth for iOS you can literally fly through breathtaking 3D city landscapes and images and follow virtual tours of places youve never been -- all with a simple swipe of your fingertip," Peter Birch, Google Earth product manager, wrote in a blog post.

Birch highlights Tour Guide in the blog post, writing that it lets mobile users browse through thumbnails to explore any city or landmark. Some of the photos are user generated and uploaded to Picasa or Panoramio.

Currently, you can browse th…
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