When Apple Music launched, the company treated everyone to a free, three-month trial of the service.
Advertisement
Anyone could opt in to the trial at any time by opening up the Apple Music app and signing up.
But in the fine print, Apple said that if you didn't cancel before the end of the trial, you would enrolled in its auto-renewal program and be charged $9.99 a month (or $14.99 for a family account). You will be billed to the same credit card you store in iTunes for buying apps or music.
If you were an early adopter, that three-month period will expire any day now, and it's time to decide whether you actually want to pay for the service.
If — unlike Google chairman Eric Schmidt — you are a fan of Apple Music, just do nothing, and you'll continue to get access until you cancel. But if Apple Music didn't convince you, or if Spotify's focus on artificial intelligence just jives better with your music discovery tastes, you should probably cancel soon.
Advertisement
Here's how to turn off auto-renewal.
Advertisement
After you've set up Apple Music, tap the little head symbol on the top left of your screen to go to your account.
Tap View Apple ID.
Advertisement
Tap Manage, under Subscriptions.
You'll see a list of anything you subscribe to. Tap Your Membership for Apple Music, which will most likely be at the top of the list.
Advertisement
Tap the Automatic Renewal switch to the Off position.
Now you won't be automatically charged $9.99 after your three-month trial of Apple Music is over. Just tap Done on the top right on all the pop-up screens to return to the Apple Music app.
Read next
NEW LOOK
Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview
Thanks for signing up!
Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.