You’re probably familiar with the Google Earth software that sits on many a laptop and
mobile device, but you’re less likely to have tried the Pro edition of the software that companies and experts fork out $399 per year for. Now everyone can get upgrade to the more advanced version, should they wish to, because Google has decided to release it free of charge.
Google Earth Pro includes features that only serious explorers are going to need, such as advanced measurement tools, extra import options and the ability to print pictures in high resolution. It enables governments and organizations to produce detailed maps and fly-through videos using the data stored by Google, and it doesn’t cost a penny to use any more — those HD fly-through videos are perhaps the most interesting feature that casual users will want to upgrade for...
