A setting to block this functionality would be a major improvement. Most importantly, because the app allows access to YouTube, kids can easily stumble onto (or search for) very iffy content. Icons can litter the display when all layers are selected. Loading time can be slow depending on virtual altitude and connection speed, and image quality is occasionally poor. The app search function is not nearly as powerful as the PC version, and controls are not entirely intuitive (but help and tutorial provide relatively clear explanations) and screen navigation can lead to selecting informational icons by accident. Google Earth for mobile enables you to browse the globe with a swipe of your finger on your phone or tablet. It's a little creepy to consider that privacy has been altered so dramatically, but at the same time, how cool to be able to zero in on the home of your third cousin on the other side of the country to see where your great-grandfather was born. Layers function allows you to display information about notable places, businesses, and relevant outside websites including Wikipedia entries. You can also share screen shots or submit your own ground-level photos for display on Google Earth. You can see a satellite view of your own home, famous landmarks, contours of the ocean floor, and open terrain - all with astonishing detail. Important: To use Google Earth Pro and its features, you must have the following versions of the app: Version 7.3. Google Earth is an outstanding and unprecedented resource for curious explorers.

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