Updated Google Earth installers are available from http://earth.google.com/

Release notes:

- Progress indicator for loading network links and models

- Real-time GPS tracking using NMEA (Plus, Pro and EC)

- Greatly improved performance for collada models (textured buildings)

- Tours can display balloons (Tools->Options... then "Touring" tab)

- Driving directions and touring allow a greater range for typed values

- Mac movie-maker supports many more compression formats

KML notes:

- Icon palettes are deprecated (no more root:// for the styles)

- Improved performance on network link hierarchies

Major fixes since last beta:

- Improved compatibility on shared memory architecture ATI graphics cards with
older graphics card drivers

- Improved success rate of log in over unreliable connections

- Fixed offline mode in Pro

- Numerous GPS fixes (including GPX import)