Firmware update 2.2 delivers a host of new features and enhancements, including the addition of street view to Google Maps, the ability to download Podcasts directly over Wi-Fi or 3G, better sound and call stability, improved security and much more.

Apple today released firmware update 2.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch. To get the update, a close to 250MB download (it also includes updates 2.1 and 2.0 for never installed those firmwares), select "Check for Update" after connecting your Apple device to iTunes. Then hit the "Download and Install" option.

While the software upgrade contains a lot of enhancements and new features, it's missing several things users have been craving for sometime. These include the ability to cut and paste, take video, send and receive MMS messages, and use Google Maps to get turn-by-turn directions

Here's a full list of what 2.2 does deliver:

Firmware 2.2 also includes a number of security enhancements. Here you'll find a full list of them.