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October 22, 2014

Google Earth for Android gets updated 3D rendering engine

by John_A

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Google has announced a major update for their Google Earth for Android app. According to their announcement, the key to the update is a new 3D rendering engine, the first overhaul since Earth launched over 10 years ago. Google says the new engine will provide “faster, smoother, and crisper transitions.”

In addition to the 3D enhancements, Google says their maps will update quicker and they are making it easier to view KML files. Updates to Earth maps will now correspond to updates in their Google Maps product. Google says they have given roads and labels a fresh new look in Earth as well to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. Users who have created their own maps and generated KML files will now be able to load them directly from Google Drive.

If you want to give Google Earth for Android a try, just hit the download link below.

New labels and roads.
Old labels and roads.
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Google Play Download Link

source: Google Maps Blog

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