Apple is reportedly planning to replace Google Maps on its iOS devices with its own technology/apps and the new Google 3D maps may be a response to that, reports “ZDNet” (http://macte.ch/pxJb0).

On Thursday, Google unveiled a 3D version of Google Earth. The service allows users to move around, rotate, and interact with 3D images of cities. Google said it expects the service to work for a few major cities for Android and iOS in the coming weeks.