- Google Earth hits one billion downloads, those with fear of flying still getting virtual kicks
In a feat that outdoes even Dr. Evil’s vision of worldwide domination, the folks in Mountain View have reported a staggering one billion downloads of Google Earth. Over the years, the service has taken us around the world, giving us a peak into amazing and sometimes obscure places ranging from the bottom of the ocean to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s also evolved from its humble beginnings as a desktop app back in 2005 to include a mobile app and a plug-in, not to mention a 3D flight simulation used with Google Maps — all features that helped it reach the astronomical milestone. For that, we salute you Google Earth. Check out the celebratory video after the break.
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A Sprint spokesperson gave us a ring to let us know that the newly announced iPhone 4S will be eligible for the carrier’s unlimited data plan. According to Sprint, pricing will start at $69.99 for unlimited data and 450 talk minutes, with the Simply Everything unlimited calling and data running you $99.99. At the very least, the company’s confirmation that the plan is sticking around will help the third US carrier to nab the iPhone stand out among its predecessors. We’ll add some PR as soon as it hits.Sprint will offer unlimited data plan for the iPhone 4S originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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- The Engadget Mobile Podcast, Apple Edition, live at 5PM ET!
Another mishmash of schedules along with a sense of urgency to rant the afternoon away have combined midweek, and the result is a quickie Apple Edition of Engadget Mobile Podcast. Yes, some big news came our way yesterday and we have something to say about it. Get prepared for a lot of Apple talk, everyone; we’ll try to open up some time to have some dessert after our fruit, though, if you catch our drift. Anyways, we hope you can join Myriam Joire and Brad Molen in our emergency edition of the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5PM ET (2PM PT, 9PM GT)!Continue reading The Engadget Mobile Podcast, Apple Edition, live at 5PM ET!
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