Google Earth 4.3 is still a beta version but adds several new features including improved navigation, meaning you can move from far to near in one seamless motion.

In addition to the new navigation, there are more three-dimensional buildings and StreetView, a feature taken from Google Maps, has been built in.

"We have completely re-thought how you might interact with the 3D world. We've redesigned the navigation to make it much easier to fly from the heavens down to the streets of your town," said Google's Peter Birch.

A sunrise feature also lets you watch the sun come up over anywhere in the world.

And if you're frustrated by having to use American English then you'll be pleased to know that UK English is one of 12 new languages that has been added.

Read Web User's guide to Google Earth add-ons and extras.

http://earth.google.com

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