Apple Unveils Hidden First‑Generation iPod on Apple Music 404 Page

Apple has added a playful easter egg to its Apple Music service: a fully functional recreation of the first‑generation iPod appears on the platform’s 404 error page. The virtual device was discovered by users on social media on Friday after they noticed that any non‑existent Apple Music URL—created by appending random characters to the base address—loads the nostalgic player. The iPod is stocked with a selection of early‑2000s tracks, including Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” and Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.” The feature is a nod to the company’s heritage and offers a brief, interactive detour for listeners who stumble onto a broken link. Apple has not announced any plans to expand the easter egg beyond the error page, but the find has sparked interest among fans of the original device.