As soon as one firmware update is released by Apple, the first thing to do is start waiting for the next one. iPhone 2.1 is great, but no matter what, we’ll always want more. In fact, I can think of one specific feature that’s driving a lot of people crazy…Copy and Paste! Sadly, it’s not on the list, but did you really think it would be? It’s such a simple feature, but you know it’s going to be huge when it finally makes it’s way on to the iPhone. While we’re waiting for that, at least we’ll be treated to some new features in the not too distant future.

Inventory numbers on the 8GB iPhones are extremely low according to retail sources (via AppleInsider). Now what do you think could be causing this shortage?

Apple often tries to clear out their inventories before launching new products, or upgrades. So, why would Apple let the 8GB model run dry when they only have 8GB and 16GB models to choose from? Either there’s really just a shortage of this model, or Apple is likely prepping for a larger capacity iPhone.

BusinessWeek is reporting on analyst predictions for next year’s iPhone 3G numbers. One of our favorite analysts Gene Munster, from Piper Jaffray, sees a very optimistic future.

Many analysts expect Apple (AAPL) to sell around 11 million iPhone 3Gs in 2008 and another 25 million in 2009. But perhaps the most optimistic forecast is from Piper Jaffray (PJC) analyst Gene Munster, who expects the company to sell 13 million this year and 45 million next year.

BusinessWeek claims to have some information that points to Apple’s plans to build over 40 million iPhone 3Gs during the next 12 months. This is actually even more iPhone 3Gs than the optimistic Munster expects Apple to sell in that time frame, 52% more.

More iPhone rumors and predictions after the break.