Apple Updates iPhone Firmware

Apple (AAPL) released an update to their iPhone firmware (2.2) to fix a dozen security vulnerabilities and added a few new features like Google Street View and podcast downloads.

Most of the attention was given to the update center on GPS and Google Maps. Now a user can see a 360-degree view of locations taken by Google car’s with cameras mounted to them. It also added walking directions in Google maps with information on public transportation.

In addition the iPhone can now download podcasts over the air using a Wi-Fi or 3G network. Previously users had to rely on syncing their content in iTunes. User can also now turn off the auto-correct feature on the virtual keyboard, which is helpful if the iPhone can’t guess what you are typing. Other additions include several bug fixes to the email and web browsing experience. It also includes fixes on phone quality to reduce dropped calls and improve sound. But with all these fixes how come no one in Cupertino created a “Copy and Paste” feature. This has been one of the most requested features from the iPhone community. I guess Steve Jobs in going to wait until MacWorld for that one.