Google Earth updated for iPhone 4 retina display, includes ocean topography
Google Earth for iOS, which was already one of the biggest "wow" apps on the iPhone (It's the Earth in your pants!), has received a huge update that adds support for the iPhone 4's gorgeous retina display, as well as new ocean topographies that will allow users to explore the underwater depths.
You can see from the screenshot above that this adds an insane amount of detail to the textures and drawing space. Even this comically oversized screen grab can't convey how good this looks on a real iPhone 4, though. I highly suggest that you check it out for yourself.
Google Earth is a universal application for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; it is available in the App Store as a free download.
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Google Earth for iOS, which was already one of the biggest "wow" apps on the iPhone (It's the Earth in your pants!), has received a huge...
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Just curious- does anyone know where that screenshot is from?
September 21 2010 at 4:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMy guess would be the Grand Canyon.
September 21 2010 at 7:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe Big "G" is on a roll lately with the rolling out of so many iOS apps. I hope they keep this up and not get caught up in the Android vs iOS myth.
I hope they all remember Sony back when The Virtual Game Station by Connectix was all the rage and surely giving Sony the big ups in the game software market until Sony PS Hardware division got short sighted and sued Connectix. That was a bone head idea that nearly thwarted the PS as we know it.
I think 'It's the Earth in your pants!' needs to be the official tagline for the app.
September 21 2010 at 2:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI don't think 'It's the Earth in your pants!' would be a great slogan in the United Kingdom as pants mean underwear here so having the earth or your phone in your pants would be a little bit gross!
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