Apple Music error page reveals working 2001 iPod replica

A hidden feature on Apple Music’s website now allows users to interact with a digital version of the original iPod. The addition marks the 25th anniversary of the device’s debut on October 23, 2001. Users can access the replica by typing music.apple.com/ipod into a browser or by entering any nonexistent path on the domain.

Instead of a standard error message, the screen displays the classic hardware interface. The virtual device responds to mouse clicks on its physical buttons. Users can scroll through a pre-installed playlist by clicking and dragging the on-screen wheel. Selecting a title plays a 90-second audio preview directly in the browser window.

The tracklist consists of songs from artists who were popular in 2001. No separate application is required to hear the audio. The feature was first identified by a user named Kian on the social platform X. Kian shared the discovery online, drawing attention to the interactive element embedded in the site’s error page.

Apple first introduced the physical iPod in 2001. The company has not sold a dedicated music player in years. The web tribute serves as a nostalgic reference for current subscribers. Apple Music remains available for $11.99 per month. The service is also included in the Apple One bundle.

The company has not announced new hardware plans alongside the web feature. The page functions as a lighthearted acknowledgment of the original device’s legacy. There are no indications in the available details that this web replica will expand beyond the current error page configuration.