iPhone 17 Ultra rumors, Apple Music rumors, iOS 17.5.1 deleted photos bug

Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iOS 17.5.1 includes a fix for the deleted photos bug but Apple yet again neglects to explain what happened. And, Apple Music causes a stir with their Best 100 albums list. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of the newly announced Peacock, Apple, and Netflix Comcast ‘StreamSaver’ bundle.

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Links

• Apple Music 'best albums of all time' countdown reveals the top 10
• Apple Music kicks off 10-day '100 Best Albums' of all time countdown
• Rumor: iOS 18 to include new 'smart song transitions' feature for Apple Music
• Apple launches iPhone trade in promotion, get boosted credit for a new iPhone for a limited time
• Apple says iOS 17.5.1 fixes 'rare' bug that caused deleted photos to return
• iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing pictures that were delet