Google Earth's Hidden Flight Simulator Now Available in Web Browser
By
Bijay Pokharel
Crackles when you bite it. Shows the baker did the work.
Summary
Google has expanded access to its hidden flight simulator feature by bringing it directly to the web version of Google Earth, eliminating the need to download desktop software. Originally introduced as a hidden feature in 2007, the flight simulator was previously only available through the desktop version of Google Earth. Users can now launch the experience directly from their web browser by visiting the Google Earth website.
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· 3 pulledGoogle has expanded access to its long-running flight simulator feature by bringing it directly to the web version of Google Earth, eliminating the need to download or install desktop software.
Originally introduced as a hidden feature in 2007, the flight simulator was previously available only through the desktop version of Google Earth.
Users can now launch the experience directly from their web browser.
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