Apple resurrects the classic iPod interface as a hidden web tribute

The interactive player appears whenever a user navigates to a non-existent URL on the Apple Music domain. It comes pre-loaded with a selection of early 2000s hits, including Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.” and Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida,” mimicking the tactile experience of the original click-wheel hardware. The timing of this digital easter egg aligns with the 25th anniversary of the product line, which Steve Jobs first introduced on October 23, 2001, for $399.

While the company officially discontinued the iPod in 2022 after two decades of production, the device has seen a resurgence in popularity among collectors and enthusiasts seeking a screen-free listening experience. By turning a standard site error into a functional piece of hardware history, Apple is leaning into the enduring cultural footprint of a machine that once defined its entire brand identity.