If you're an iPhone user and enjoy keeping up with the latest news using the Apple News app, you might have noticed that the app includes a feature called Apple News+ that offers access to a wide range of magazines and publications. However, what if you find yourself wanting to declutter your iPhone and remove these magazines that you no longer wish to keep? The truth is, as of 2019, there's actually no direct way to delete individual magazines from your iPhone within the Apple News app itself.
When you subscribe to Apple News+, the magazines are downloaded to your device and stored within the app. Unlike regular apps where you can simply tap and hold to delete or uninstall them, Apple has designed Apple News+ to store magazines differently. This means that if you're looking to free up space on your device or simply tidy up your News+ collection, you won't find a delete option readily available within the app.
However, there are a few workarounds you can try if you're looking to remove specific magazines. One option is to disable the automatic downloads of new issues. By doing this, you can prevent new magazines from being downloaded to your device automatically. To disable automatic downloads, open the Apple News app, tap on the 'Following' tab, then tap on 'Manage Subscriptions.' From there, you can unselect the titles you no longer wish to receive new issues of.
Another option is to manually remove downloaded magazines from your device. To do this, go to the Apple News app, tap on the 'Following' tab, and find the magazine you want to delete. Look for the download icon (a cloud with a downward arrow) on the magazine cover and tap on it to remove the downloaded issue from your device.
If you find that you no longer want access to Apple News+ and its magazines altogether, you can unsubscribe from Apple News+ to stop receiving new issues. To unsubscribe, go to the App Store app on your iPhone, tap on your profile picture, then select 'Subscriptions.' From there, you can manage your Apple News+ subscription and choose to cancel it.
While Apple News+ doesn't offer a direct way to delete individual magazines from your iPhone within the app itself, these alternative methods can help you manage your magazine subscriptions and keep your device organized. By utilizing these workarounds, you can customize your Apple News+ experience and tailor it to suit your preferences.
In summary, while the design of Apple News+ may not include a straightforward way to delete individual magazines, you have options to manage your subscriptions and remove downloaded issues from your device. Experiment with these tips to keep your iPhone tidy and enjoy a more streamlined reading experience with Apple News+.