Apple Music error page hosts 2001 iPod
Visitors to a non-existent URL on Apple's web player can interact with a functional replica of the original device to hear 90-second song previews.
By Carolina Wood ·
Apple has placed a functional replica of the original iPod on its music website to mark the 25th anniversary of the device. The hardware debuted on October 23, 2001, and the web feature appears on the error page for missing content at music.apple.com.
A user named Kian on X identified the hidden element. The interface displays the classic silver player instead of a standard error message. Visitors can access it by typing music.apple.com/ipod or entering any other non-existent path in the address bar.
The digital device responds to user input. Clicking the on-screen buttons allows navigation through a pre-set playlist. The scroll wheel operates via click and drag, mimicking the physical rotation of the original hardware.
The playlist features artists who were popular in 2001. Selecting a track plays a 90-second preview directly in the browser. No additional software or app installation is required to listen to the audio.
Apple has not announced a new physical music player for this anniversary. The web page serves as a digital tribute to the discontinued product. Apple Music remains available for $11.99 per month or through the Apple One bundle.
