Apple just dropped their latest firmware update for the iPhone. The 2.1 firmware update apparently addresses some issues with the 3G network, text messaging, application installations, iTunes backup speed, battery life, etc.

I never really had any trouble with applications crashing or dropped calls when using the 3G network but I have noticed a marked improvement on response time when opening Contacts. It would take roughly 3-5 seconds for my Contact list to “activate” prior to 2.1. Now my Contacts are usable almost immediately. Not sure what effect this update will have on my battery life but I’m turning 3G back on full-time as a test over the next 24 hours.

Oh yea, still no Flash support or cut&paste. Ah well, at least Apple is actively working on improvements.