Today, Apple announced that the iPhone will make its UK debut on November 9th with O2, the leading wireless carrier in the UK, as its exclusive carrier. While the UK’s iPhone is almost identical to the US version, it does run the 1.1.1 firmware features already offered on the iPod Touch. Engadget reports that the UK version also offers double tap quick access to currently playing songs, options for closed captioning on videos, user selection options for carrier, support for European language keyboards, and an option for turning off EDGE roaming.

Apple did not announce which providers will be carrying the iPhone in France (possibly Orange?) and Germany (maybe T-Mobile or Vodafone), and also neglected to address rumors concerning the 3G iPhone or O2’s agreement to shell out 40% of plan revenue for exclusivity.