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Google Earth updated to 7.1.1.1580

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Late Monday, software giant Google released version 7.1.1.1580 of its popular Google Earth program. The new version, a 42.8 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes:
– Ability to create rich, annotated images from print and save.

– Redesigned print flow.

– Viewshed/Line of Sight analysis tool from a placemark.

– Support for LEAP Motion device.

– Enhanced starfield.

– Google Feedback tool integration.

– Redesigned balloons.

Bug fixes:
– Polygons and image overlays display over the international dateline.

– Performance improvements in Movie Maker and in viewing 3D imagery areas.

– Ocean surface displays across Mac clients with Intel GPUs.

– Full Map names display in Google Maps Engine maps.

– Earth client now supports NTLM authentication for a PAC file.

– Fixed Incorrect “Z-order” in rendering overlapped vector layers.

Google Earth 7.1.1.1580 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.6 or later to install and run.

If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback to offer, let us know in the comments.