- Japanese language support (Japanese version is available here - earth.google.co.jp )
- Layer data for Japan, including countrywide 3D buildings
- Featured content layer (now available in all versions)
- A new interface for viewing time-stamped /time-range image overlays
- Improved printing option for turn-by-turn driving directions with satellite imagery
- New KML folders options with radio button style placemarks (under my places)
- Support for Hi-definition (HDTV) movie output (Pro version only)
- Support for Web Mapping Service(WMS) image/data overlays (now in free version too)
- Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system grid overlay