Google Earth has always been an amazing thing on the desktop. It was even fun on the iPhone. However, Google didn't stop there. They recently updated their iPhone App to be a "+" App, which gives it native support for the iPad too. The App allows you to explore the world in all of its visual glory from a satellite view. You can search for locations or use the built-in location services to show you where you are on the map. There are different layers you can turn on/off such as the new Roads layer, Places, Businesses, Panoramio Photos, Wikipedia, Borders and Labels and Terrain. The high res photos and Wikipedia integration are awesome features. It's like having an interactive globe in the palm of your hands.
This is one of those apps that you have to experience for yourself.
You can download Google Earth here from the App Store for FREE: 
Google Earth
Explore the world in the palm of your hand with Google Earth for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. High resolution photos, Wikipedia integration and more all for FREE
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All info was collected on 18th June, 2010 when the app was reviewed.
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It’s a great app for sure. Anything that involves the minds of Google and Apple is going to be a treat to use but there are still some things that could be added to make it even better on the iPad. The experience now is…near immersive, on the cusp. ANYTHING is better than using that silly pixel doubler!
Check out my breakdown of the good and bad of the GE earth for iPad -
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