Mountain View, Calif. - Google (NASD: GOOG) on Monday introduced a Google Earth application for the Apple (NASD: AAPL) iPhone and iPod touch, which will allow users to zoom in on satellite images of the planet. The free Google Earth application is available in 18 locations, and will function on both first- and second-generation iPhones operating on EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi networks. The application also includes a "Search Near Me" function that will bring up local results like nearby pizza parlors.

Related Links:
http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/annc/20081027_earth.html

http://snipurl.com/4r885 (Google blog)