Apple Music is hiding the original iPod as an easter egg, and there’s a secret game too
Apple Music is celebrating the iPod’s 25th anniversary with a playable replica of the original click-wheel player hidden on its 404 page. There’s even a secret Brick game tucked inside.
Apple Music has hidden a playable replica of the original iPod on its 404 page to celebrate the device's 25th anniversary. The easter egg, which only works in a web browser, features a monochrome screen, click-wheel navigation, and a Brick game like the one on the original iPod. Visitors to the site can explore nostalgic songs from artists like Coldplay and Daft Punk, but only for 30 to 90 seconds.
A direct link to the hidden iPod requires visiting a nonexistent page on music.apple.com. The easter egg works on desktops using arrow keys and Enter keys, and includes options like Shuffle, Repeat, Backlight Timer, and Click sounds. The replica preserves the click wheel, menus, and settings from the original device, including the iconic Breakout-style game.
Despite Apple discontinuing the iPod line in May 2022, its legacy endures with renewed interest among younger generations. In other tech news, Samsung's latest One UI 9 update is rolling out to older Galaxy devices, including the S23 series, while Grok Bot now has the ability to interact with various apps on your phone.
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