Google Earth OS X beta leaked?

Looks like those rumors Dave found yesterday of Google Earth finally coming to OS X weren't joking around, as an OS X beta of Google Earth has been leaked – one way or another – to the web.  For those who aren't familiar: Google Earth is a fantastic Windows-only app (at present) that allows you to look at areal, 3D maps of nearly any location on the planet. Google even has a healthy number of metro areas rendered in full 3D goodness – complete with buildings and all. Users can also create driving maps and get directions to and from locations a la Google Maps. There's no mention of OS X beta availability on Google's site, so I'm personally refraining from snagging a copy until I hear of something a little more reliable. While I'm all happy with the security and relatively virus and malware-free OS X experience, I'd prefer to download this from the horse's mouth, rather than some anonymous tip. If you test this out, I'd recommend trying it on a Mac that isn't too crucial to your workflow. With that said, if any of you TUAW readers give it a go, please post your thoughts.

[via digg]