Google Earth gets optimized for Honeycomb tablets, interior photos hit Google Maps next week

There may have been a slight shortage of Honeycomb-optimized apps to go along with the first round of tablets, but things are now starting to pick up a bit , and Google has now filled in one more gap itself. It’s just released a Honeycomb-optimized version of Google Earth , which brings with it support for fully textured 3D buildings that you can view from street level, as well as a new action bar on top that lets you jump between layers and other options. What’s more, Google has also now announced that its new Business Photos feature for Google Maps (Places, specifically) will begin to roll out next week, offering what’s effectively Street View for the inside of retailers and other buildings — with the owner’s permission, of course. Head on past the break for a demonstration of how it will work. Continue reading Google Earth gets optimized for Honeycomb tablets, interior photos hit Google Maps next week Google Earth gets optimized for Honeycomb tablets, interior photos hit Google Maps next week originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 18:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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