You and Apple Music: It's Not Me, It's You (But Really, It's You...Probably)
Let's face it, we've all been there. You sign up for a free trial of Apple Music, fully intending to be the world's greatest music connoisseur for a month straight. You dream of finally creating that perfect playlist to impress your friends at the next party (because, deep down, everyone secretly wants to be the DJ). But then, life (and that pesky Netflix queue) gets in the way. Suddenly, you're staring down a notification that your free trial is about to turn into a paid subscription faster than you can say "whoa, there, horsey!"
Don't worry, music lover on a budget, cancellation is an option, and it's easier than that time you aced karaoke with a questionable rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody" (we all have those nights).
The Great Apple Music Escape: A Guide for the Musically Frugal
Here's your battle plan to free yourself from the clutches of (potentially unwanted) monthly fees:
Mission 1: Accept Your Fate (Just Kidding, Mostly)
First things first, acknowledge your situation. Maybe those playlists will have to wait. Maybe that DJ dream needs to be put on hold (for now). It's okay. This doesn't mean you're giving up on music entirely, just that your budget is doing a happy dance and whispering sweet nothings in your ear.
Mission 2: Operation Annihilation (of Your Subscription, Not Your Music Library)
Now, onto the good stuff: canceling that subscription. There are a few ways to achieve this glorious victory. We'll explore two of the most common battlegrounds:
- From the Battlefield of Your Device (because who needs a cape when you have a smartphone?):
- Infiltrate the App Store: That little App Store icon? Your secret weapon. Open it up, tap on your profile picture (because everyone loves a good profile pic), and delve into the depths of "Account Settings." Find "Subscriptions" and prepare to unleash your inner negotiator (although, all you'll really be doing is clicking "Cancel Subscription"). Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
- From the Web of Intrigue (a.k.a. Your Computer):
- Head to the Apple Music Website: Venture forth to https://music.apple.com/us/browse and sign in with your Apple ID. No need to worry, it's a safe space (unless you have a questionable browsing history, but that's a story for another time).
- Click on the Account Icon: It'll be waiting for you, patiently (unlike that pesky subscription fee).
- Navigate to Settings > Subscriptions > Manage. Because adulting involves a lot of navigating and managing, apparently.
- Locate Your Target: Find the Apple Music subscription and click "Edit." This is where the magic happens.
- Deliver the Final Blow: Click "Cancel Subscription" and confirm your decision. High fives all around!
Mission Complete! You Are Now Free (and Potentially Broke, But Free!)
Congratulations! You've successfully canceled your Apple Music subscription and saved yourself some hard-earned cash. Now you can go forth and conquer the world (or at least, your local gas station playlist) with the knowledge that you are a champion of financial responsibility (and maybe a little bit of free music).
Remember: You can always return to the wonderful world of Apple Music in the future. But for now, celebrate your newfound freedom with a victory dance (soundtrack not included, but hey, you've got Spotify and YouTube, right?)
