It takes advantage of the iPhone’s hardware capabilities using a pinch and slide interface for zooming in and out, as well as the accelerometer for tilting terrain in 3D.  Not only that – you can also check click on Panoramio and Wikipedia entries which are embedded in relevant locations within the map so you can check out photos and learn more about the area which you’re viewing.  All in all, this app is a MUST have for anyone with an iPhone or iPod Touch.

Check out the following video for more details.

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Google Earth for the iPhone Reviewed originally published on Make Tech Easier (RSS)

Free RSS readers on the iTunes app store are a dime a dozen.  Most of them however, are not worth even a second look.  So what IS the best way to read your news and get yourself up to speed on an iPhone?

Well one app clearly stands out head and shoulders over the crowd, and it’s Net News Wire for the iPhone.

It’s powerful.  It comes with a plethora of customizable options, which lets you completely customize your reading experience.  At the same time, it’s simple to use.  If you don’t care for customization, it works out of the box beautifully.  It even syncs up with your online newsgator account so the feeds you read on your laptop will be in sync with the feeds you read on your iPod.

The best part? *Drumroll* ….Offline reading.

While almost all other free RSS readers rely on a net connection to function, NetNewsWire will download the feed onto the phone so you can read it offline.  That way you never have to worry about having a decent 3G connection.  If you’re using an iPod touch, it is truly a Godsend to be able to read feeds offline because you no longer need a Wi-Fi hotspot to get your daily news fix.

Do you read news on your mobile device?  Tell us about it in the comments!

The BEST Way to Read News on Your iPhone originally published on Make Tech Easier (RSS)