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Google Earth's flight simulator mode is now available in your browser

2 hours ago

5 languages6 countries11 sources

AI summary

Google has made its flight simulator mode, previously hidden in the desktop version since 2007, accessible through the web browser. Users can now fly around the globe without downloading or installing any apps.

How outlets framed it

US sources emphasize the novelty of the browser-based release and keep tone light and playful. Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish, and German outlets stress the removal of the installation barrier and frame it as a practical upgrade, often highlighting the previous secrecy or limited access. French coverage similarly notes the long-hidden nature and, like others, remarks on the playful rather than realistic simulation experience.

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