Version 2.2 of the iPhone OS firmware is expected in the next few weeks, and we’re now beginning to see some details of what the new version has to offer. 

Street View support will be added to the Maps application, which allows you to see images provided by Google’s Street View service.  This functionality is included in Google’s Android OS which will begin shipping later this month via the T-Mobile G1.  The ability to turn off auto complete will also be added, as well as Japanese icons called emoji which can be added to outgoing messages.

There may be more v2.2 news in the days and weeks to come.  We’ll keep you posted.