As expected Apple has released the latest version of the iPhone fimrware for download. The update is available to existing iPhone and iPod touch owners. According to Apple the update contains:

  • Enhancements to Maps
    - Google Street View
    - public transit and walking diretions
    - display address of dropped pins
    - share location via email

  • Enhancements to Mail
    - resolved isolated issues with scheduled fetching of email
    - improved formatting of wide HTML email

  • Improved stability and performance of Safari
  • Podcasts are now available for download in iTunes application (over Wi-Fi and cellular)
  • Decrease in call set-up failures and call drops
  • Improved sound quality of visual voicemail messages
  • Pressing the Home button from any Home screen takes you to the first Home screen
  • Preferences to turn on/off auto-correction in Keyboard settings

Although not listed Emoji icons are included and Apple has issued a technote on Emoji and troubleshooting Emoji.