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What does a browser plug-in enable that can't be done natively in WebKit on the iPhone/iPad?

The google earth API looks awesome. Unfortunately you can't use it on the iPhone/iPad, because the UIWebView does not allow plug-in's.

The functionality as rendered in maps.google.com - earth view is amazing. What is the technical reason for using a plug-in vs doing something with just AJAX/native? Is it a technical hurdle, or a business thing?

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