www.macrumors.com — Surprisingly, Apple has released the iPhone 2.2 firmware in the middle of the night. The latest update is available in iTunes for existing iPhone owners. The update contains: Enhancements to Maps
- Google Street View
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Apple's iPhone Catches Up To Google 'GPhone' With Street View Maps (AAPL)
Silicon Alley Insider —
... (GOOG) G1 'GPhone', though the iPhone doesn't seem to have the same automatic "digital compass" technology as the G1, so you have to move around manually. That's fine -- either way, very addictive.
The software update also includes some user interface improvements and lets you download podcasts over the air. It does not include over-the-air iTunes purchases, as we had supposed it might. Seems like that's a rights/pricing issue.
List of new 2.2 features, via MacRumors:
Enhancements to Maps - Google Street View - public transit and ...
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