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Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg

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Briefings

Apple Music users can discover a hidden, fully functional iPod on its 404 error page by appending random letters to the main URL. This virtual re-creation features early 2000s music such as Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida' and Gorillaz's 'Feel Good Inc.', appearing on any non-existent Apple Music page. The feature was discovered by users on social media on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Key points

• Users can access a hidden, fully functional iPod on Apple Music's 404 page by adding a string of random letters to the main URL.
• The virtual iPod plays music from the early 2000s, including tracks like Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida' and Gorillaz's 'Feel Good Inc.'.

Context

This Easter egg allows users to experience the original iPod interface and music library directly on Apple Music's error page, providing a nostalgic digital recreation of the first-generation device.

Limitations

The feature is only available on Apple Music's 404 pages and requires appending random letters to the URL. Discovery occurred via social media on Friday, October 23, 2026, and the specific date of the initial user report is not fully confirmed.

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