As anticipated, Apple dropped a major iPhone firmware update v2.2. True to the rumored features, Google Maps, Safari, OTA Podcast Downloads, and few other minor feature enhancements are made.

Those using iPhones activated using Unlocking Software (QuickPWN, PWnage) are SERIOUSLY suggested not to hit the update button since it might render your iPhones unusable!

Now for the best part : iPhone Devs are on the brink of a revolutionary 3G Software Unlock release!

What this update does to the BaseBand (from iPhone Devs) :

The 2.2 firmware for 3G contains a baseband updater for the 3G iPhone

The 2.2 firmware for 2G (1st gen iPhones) doesn’t contain a baseband update and the baseband is still at 04.05.04

We believe that our Pwnage technique (and therefore the Jailbreak) isn’t affected, but PwnageTool and QuickPwn do not support this release as yet, so DO NOT install 2.2 using iTunes if you have third-party (non AppStore) applications that you want to use right now

Bottom line : WAIT and don’t say you were not warned!

This update comes loaded with some additional features to the iPhone (3G) such as, a new look for Safari’s Google search bar, a toggle button to enable or disable Auto-correct keyboard, Google Street View, Google Transit information, with walking directions included. The App Store is getting an update as well with icons added to the categories, with a couple of new buttons like “Tell A Friend” and a “Report A Problem” button. Still no word on the requested “Copy and paste” feature.

The firmware update will be available on iTunes via the “Update” button built into the software. This update will be available for the iPhone, and the iPhone 3G, and the iPod Touch.