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Google GEO—Maps, Earth and Local
Google Earth. Google Earth lets users see and explore the world and beyond from their desktop. Users can fly
virtually to a specific location and learn about that area through detailed satellite and aerial images, 3D topography,
street maps and millions of data points describing the location of businesses, schools, parks and other points of
interest around the globe. Google Earth includes Sky, an astronomical imagery library with images of over
100 million stars and 200 million galaxies, and Ocean, with a detailed bathymetric map of the earth’s ocean floors.
Google Maps. Google Maps helps people navigate map information. Users can look up addresses, search for
businesses, and get point-to-point driving directions—all plotted on an interactive street map or on satellite
imagery. Google Maps includes StreetView, 360-degree street-level imagery available in several regions around
the world, and Google Transit, which provides up-to-date information on local transit options in many cities. Google
Maps provides a comprehensive search experience by combining yellow-pages listings with ratings and reviews
and other business information. In addition, Google Maps lets users create their own maps and allows developers
to put their content on top of our base map data. We display relevant targeted ads for searches done through
Google Maps.
Google Sketchup and Sketchup Pro. Google Sketchup is a free tool that enables users to model buildings in
3D, and can be used as a tool for populating Google Earth with architectural content. The Pro version of this tool is
sold to professional designers and includes additional features.
Google Mobile and Android
Google Mobile. Google Mobile lets people search and view both the “mobile web,” consisting of pages created
specifically for wireless devices, and the entire Google index. Users can also access online information using
Google SMS by typing a query to the Google shortcode and checking their email using Gmail Mobile. Google Mobile
is available through many wireless and mobile phone services worldwide.
Google Maps for Mobile. Google Maps for Mobile is a free Java client application that lets users view maps and
satellite imagery, find local businesses and get driving directions on mobile devices. Google Maps for Mobile offers
many of the same functions as Google Maps, including draggable maps combined with satellite imagery. In
addition, the My Location feature allows users to view their approximate location on the map.
Blogger for Mobile. With Blogger for mobile devices, users can take pictures with their camera phones and
then post their pictures and text comments to their blog using MMS or email.
Google Gmail, News and Personalized Home for Mobile. Several of our services, such as Gmail, News and
Personalized Home are also available as mobile applications.
GOOG-411. GOOG-411 is a free, speech-enabled application allowing users to call 1-800-GOOG-411 to search
for businesses by name or category.
Android. Android is a free, open-source mobile software platform which allows developers to create
applications for mobile devices and for handset manufacturers to install. Android is being developed with the Open
Handset Alliance, a group of more than 45 technology and mobile companies, with the goal of providing
consumers a less expensive, richer and more powerful mobile experience.
Search by Voice. Search by Voice lets users do a Google web search just by saying what they are looking for.
Search results are formatted to fit phone screens. Search by Voice is currently available for the iPhone and Android
phones.
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