Google Earth is a virtual globe, a map and geographical information app originally called EarthViewer 3D. While it doesn't have as much users as Google Maps, Google is not neglecting it.
On April 18th 2017, Google announces that it is giving Google Earth its first big update in two years.
Users use Google Earth for many reasons. But most of all and the first beyond anything, they would look for where they live and see how their neighborhood show up on the app. Then they will try to zoom out and see the city they live in. Zooming out again, they'll see the country they are in and then the continent, and then Earth as the great blue marble.
First, Google updated Google Earth's logo. A simple redesign to represent its broader attempt to bring "The whole world in your browser." Overall, Google Earth's update is focusing on making experience a lot better. For example, the browser support. With it, users no longer need a dedicated desktop or mobile web browser to view Google Earth as it can load as it is in Chrome.
The second is 3D maps which show a lot more details that the original and traditional satellite imagery.
Then there is National Treasures which show various habitats around the world. Collaborating with BBC Earth, Google Earth is also bringing Mayan culture that begins in Mexico with Lola, from Sesame Street’s Girl Muppets Around the World.
There is also the new Voyager section that allows users to take interactive guided tours to places using rich media and 360-degree video as well as Street View imagery.
To make this happen, Google joined some of the world's leading storytellers, scientists and nonprofits. There are already more than 50 Voyager stories to choose from at present, and more are slated to be added each week.
About 20,000 points of interest around the map now have Knowledge Cards loaded with history and facts. Users can also find related places by flipping through them.
There is also a special Voyager story called 'This is Home' which shows a journey into traditional homes from cultures around the world.
Knowing the massive amount of information it has, Google Earth follows the tradition of Google apps with the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button which will help users to go to random locations.
And for users on Android, they can also send a digital postcard to their contact straight within the app.