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iPhone 2.2 Includes Emoji, Auto-Correction, Google Street View

October 6, 2008 · by Alex Brooks · in Apple Rumour, iPhone Rumour

Mac Rumors is reporting on what it claims are hidden features in the latest iPhone OS 2.2 beta. The most recent beta seeded to developers only listed "compatibility testing" in the accompanying notes.

But Mac Rumors notes that the latest beta includes:

Support for emoji icons (pictured)
Support for Google street view
Ability to turn off keyboard auto-correct