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Facebook Places vs Google Earth

A side-by-side look at Facebook Places and Google Earth. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Facebook Places

Facebook Places

Social & Communications

Facebook Places is a location-based service that allows Facebook users to check in to places and share their location. It integrates with Facebook's news feed so users can see when their friends check in nearby.

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Google Earth

Google Earth

Travel & Location

Google Earth is a desktop and mobile virtual globe software that renders a 3D representation of the Earth. It allows users to view satellite imagery, maps, 3D terrain, panoramic street-level imagery, and real-time weather and sun positioning data. Users can view locations around the world, explore in a 3D view, and access data layers such as transportation networks and populated …

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