Google Earth 6.2 is released for Android and iOS. Now Google Earth 6.2 is accessible through smartphones and tablets which are running on Android and iOS operating systems. With this new version Google Earth enables Keyhole Markup language(KML) support and sharing features. Google Earth 6.2 also brings features like Earth Galary which are oraganized with sets of layers giving informations like earthquakes history ,real time flights and city tours.
KML or Keyhole Markup Language files enables users to view custom maps and overlays which are capable of using in Mobile devices.
What’s new in 6.2 version:
- Earth Gallery: Explore a curated list of layers, such as real time flights, earthquake, and city tours.
- Touring: load tours from the Gallery or inside balloons.
- Share your current view through Google+ or other social applications.
- New Zoom around and pinch gesture.
- Stability and performance improvements
Peter Birch, Google Earth Product Manager says about Google Earth 6.2 in official blog “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,”
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