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Apple Adds Web-Based iPod Replica to Apple Music 404

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:08 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Apple Sparks Frustration

Apple’s 25th-anniversary tribute ends with a web-based iPod replica, not a new device.
Fans expressed frustration that the Easter egg provides no solution for listeners who want smartphone-free music.
Critics argued Apple missed an opportunity to launch a modern, iPhone-free music player.
Some users reported the Easter egg might disappear after the anniversary, creating uncertainty.

Summary

Apple Adds Virtual iPod

Apple added a working virtual first-generation iPod to its Apple Music 404 page for the 25th anniversary.
The virtual iPod shows a monochrome screen, scroll wheel and backlight but no click-wheel.
Users can stream sample tracks such as Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” and Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.”
Back Market reported used-iPod sales rose 48% since 2024, while collectors price unopened first-gen units $25,000–$60,000.

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Apple Sparks Frustration

Apple’s 25th-anniversary tribute ends with a web-based iPod replica, not a new device.
Fans expressed frustration that the Easter egg provides no solution for listeners who want smartphone-free music.
Critics argued Apple missed an opportunity to launch a modern, iPhone-free music player.
Some users reported the Easter egg might disappear after the anniversary, creating uncertainty.

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