How to Cancel Apple News+
in 2026
Cancel your Apple News+ subscription step by step — web, iOS, Android, refunds and notice periods explained.
Before you cancel: Apple News+ typically does not refund partial periods. You keep access until the end of your current billing period.
How to Cancel Apple News+ on Web (Recommended)
Cancelling via the website is the most reliable method and works for all subscription types.
If you subscribed on the web, sign in to your Apple News+ account and open billing or subscription settings.
Select your plan and choose the cancel option.
Confirm and check for a confirmation email.
Note: if you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, cancel there instead (see below).
How to Cancel Apple News+ on iPhone / iPad
Open the Settings app and tap your name, or open the App Store and tap your profile icon.
Tap 'Subscriptions'.
Find Apple News+ in the list and tap it.
Tap 'Cancel Subscription' and confirm.
Note: if you subscribed directly on Apple News+'s website, cancel there instead.
How to Cancel Apple News+ on Android
Open the Google Play Store app.
Tap your profile icon > 'Payments & subscriptions' > 'Subscriptions'.
Select Apple News+ and tap 'Cancel subscription'.
Follow the prompts and confirm.
Note: if you subscribed directly on Apple News+'s website, cancel there instead.
Cancel via PayPal
If you pay via PayPal, you can also stop billing in PayPal: Settings > Payments > Manage automatic payments > Apple News+ > Cancel.
Pro Tips Before You Cancel
- →Cancel a day or two before your renewal date so you are not charged for another period.
- →Always confirm the cancellation took effect — look for a confirmation email and check that auto-renew is off.
- →After cancelling, keep an eye on your statement to make sure Apple News+ stops billing.
- →Track all your remaining subscriptions in one place so none renew unnoticed — a free spreadsheet works for a one-time check; for automatic renewal reminders, a tracker like SubTracker.io is more practical.
Still Can't Cancel? Here's What to Do
Contact Apple News+ Support
Search "Apple News+ cancel subscription support" for their current support page. Use live chat for the fastest response.
Block via Your Bank or PayPal
If you cannot cancel through the service, call your bank or credit card provider and ask them to block future charges. Most banks can also initiate a chargeback for unauthorized recurring charges.
Cancel via PayPal
If you pay via PayPal: Log in → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments → find Apple News+ → Cancel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cancel Apple News+?
Sign in to Apple News+ (or the app store you subscribed through), open subscription settings, and select cancel. It usually takes about ~2 minutes. Full step-by-step for web, iOS and Android is above.
Can I get a refund when I cancel Apple News+?
Apple News+ typically does not refund partial periods. You keep access until the end of your current billing period.
Will I lose access immediately when I cancel Apple News+?
Usually no — most services let you keep access until the end of the period you have already paid for. Cancel via Apple ID.
How do I make sure Apple News+ stops charging me?
After cancelling, verify that auto-renewal is off and watch your next statement. To avoid forgotten renewals in future, keep a tracked list of your subscriptions — a tool like SubTracker.io sends reminders before charges hit.
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