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Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg

Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg

By · Published October 23, 2026  16:31 UTC · Updated October 23, 2026  17:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg
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Apple Music subscribers stand to lose or gain nothing immediately, but the company's decision to revive the original iPod as a nostalgic easter egg may spark renewed interest in the service. The original iPod, first released in 2001, was a groundbreaking portable music player that dominated the market before being phased out by Apple's later devices.

PCMag notes this nostalgic gesture, while The Verge reports on the easter egg's functionality and TechRadar shares a user's experience with the revived iPod.

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What is the original iPod's functionality on Apple Music?

The original iPod allows users to play 1,029 songs from the classic device.

How many songs can the original iPod play?

The original iPod plays 1,029 songs.

When was the original iPod first released?

The original iPod was first released in 2001.

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