90 Seconds: Apple Music Error Page Plays 2001 iPod Tracks
A hidden feature on Apple's web player allows users to interact with a virtual replica of the original device for its 25th anniversary.
By Thiago Kovalenko ·
Apple has replaced its standard error message with an interactive replica of the original iPod. The change marks the 25th anniversary of the device, which the company first introduced on October 23, 2001.
User Kian identified the feature on the X platform. The easter egg appears on the music.apple.com domain when visitors request a missing page or navigate to the specific path /ipod. Instead of a standard 'Page Not Found' alert, the browser displays the classic hardware interface.
The virtual player responds to user input. Clicking the on-screen buttons allows navigation through a pre-loaded library of songs. Users can also click and drag the scroll wheel to move through the tracklist, mimicking the physical rotation of the original device.
The digital device contains tracks from artists who were popular in 2001. Selecting a song plays a 90-second audio preview directly within the web interface. The feature requires no separate application installation.
Apple has not released a new physical version of the iPod in years. This web tribute offers a digital method to revisit the original hardware's design and controls. The company has provided no indication of a new product launch beyond this anniversary feature.
Apple Music currently costs $11.99 per month or is included in the Apple One bundle. The interactive page serves as a lighthearted reference to the discontinued hardware line.
