Requires Android: 2.0 and up
Category: Books & Reference
v3.8 update:
• Remove analytics
• Add compass declination correction
• Change default dawn/dusk to Nautical Twilight
• Change default map type to equirectangluar
• Bring various dialogs up to date with Holo design style
• Add the package name of the device’s launcher (home screen) to the About screen
• Fix bug: globe widget not loading reliably at boot on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Fix bug: globe moves after lifting your finger off it
• Fix bug: globe widget white if device location not available
Overview:
Visually stunning real-time virtual Earth. Fed by satellite imagery to display day/night, clouds, seasons, sun, moon and more. Day/night clock (with widget) tracks phases of the moon, sunrise, sunset and transit times.
“Superbly stylish, incredibly detailed and unbeatably useful” – LifeOfAndroid.com
“TerraTime is unique. It is bold and different ..” – AndroidApps Review
“Possibly the most beautiful phone app I’ve seen. Highly recommended.” – AndroidAstronomer.com
“The overall beauty of the app is well, its beauty!” – CoolSmartPhone.com
“Totally engaging” – James
“Astonishingly detailed” – Mark
“Amazingly accurate” – Larry
Great for travellers, those dealing with other time zones, astronomers, weather watchers, geographers, teachers, photographers, fishermen & other outdoor types – as well as just about any geek you can think of.
Features:
• Real-time simulations include clouds, city lights, sea ice, and more, generated from actual satellite imagery
• Clock and compass also show sunrise & sunset; moon phase, moonrise & set; twilight & transit times
• Globe and map are fully interactive, using touchscreen or device sensors
• Easily shows any date, any location
• Clock and globe widgets
• Live wallpapers for real-time map and globe
• Tablet compatible
Permissions explained:
Full Internet access – to download the satellite imagery used to make the map and globe.
View network state – to ensure that you have a high-speed data connection before downloads take place.
Location – sunrise and sunset times depend on where you are; GPS is used when no network is available.
Start at boot, set wallpaper – both essential to making the live wallpaper work.
Write SD – for caching images locally.
