Apple's music site now hides a working iPod you can actually play
The interactive replica appears on error pages, marking 25 years since Apple introduced the device on October 23, 2001.
By Alina Carter ·
Visitors who land on a missing Apple Music page are now greeted with a functional replica of the original iPod. The feature marks 25 years since Apple first introduced the music player on October 23, 2001.
A user known as Kian on X spotted the change on music.apple.com. Typing music.apple.com/ipod, or any other path that does not exist, skips the usual "Page Not Found" message and loads the classic device instead.
The virtual iPod's buttons respond to clicks and move through a set of songs preloaded on the device. Its scroll wheel works the same way, letting users click and drag around the circle as they would turn the wheel on the physical player. Selecting any track starts a 90-second preview in the browser, with no separate app required.
The playlist draws from artists who were popular when the player launched in 2001. Apple has discontinued the iPod, and the company has not said whether the web feature will stay online or whether anything else is planned for the anniversary. Apple Music costs $11.99 per month and is also part of the Apple One bundle.
