How to Subscribe to a Magazine or Newspaper on the iPad

The iPad has been touted as a great e-book reader, but it may be even better at viewing magazines. The spirit of a magazine is often the art of photography combined with the talent of writing, which makes for a perfect pairing with a Retina Display. If you like reading magazines, here's how to subscribe to magazines on the iPad.

How to Subscribe to Magazines and Newspapers in the App Store

Magazines and newspapers are available in the App Store and function like any other app downloaded to an iPad. This includes the ability to use in-app purchases to subscribe to a magazine or newspaper.

Once you download a magazine from the App Store, you can subscribe to it in the magazine's app. Most magazines and newspapers offer limited free content, so you can check out what you're getting before you make a purchase.

1. Launch the App Store.

2. Tap Apps.

3. Scroll down to Top Categories, then tap See All.

4. Tap Magazines and Newspapers.

5. Browse and download magazines just as you would with apps. Tap a magazine to see more details, including user reviews.

6. Tap Get to download the magazine or newspaper.

7. If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID.

8. Once the magazine is downloaded, tap Open.

9. Depending on the magazine, you'll likely be able to access some content for free, and you'll be offered a Subscribe option for unlimited access.

Where Do the Magazines and Newspapers Go?

Newspapers and magazines you download and subscribe to appear on the iPad Home screen, where you can manage them like any other app. Organize them into folders, place them in the dock, or delete them without doing anything differently. You can also use Spotlight Search to find your magazine or newspaper.

As an alternative to subscribing to newspapers through the App Store, use the Apple News app or its premium Apple News Plus service.

How to Use Apple News

Apple introduced the Apple News app as a centralized way to read the news. It aggregates articles from various newspapers and magazines and presents them based on your interest.

Apple News includes free-to-read content from newspapers around the web organized into interests. News Plus also provides access to magazines for a single, monthly fee. It works similar to an Apple Music subscription. As long as your subscription is current, you can read as much as you want.

Here's how to get started with Apple News:

1. Open Apple News.

   Apple News was part of the iOS 12.2 update. If it isn't on your iPad, download it from the App Store.

2. In the Channels, Topics, & Stories pane, select a category to browse news topics, channels (specific publications), and stories.

3. Select Edit to customize the Channels & Topics list.

4. Tap News+ to browse the available premium magazines and periodicals.

5. Browse magazines alphabetically by name or by subject matter.

6. Tap Try 1 Month Free to start a News+ free trial before the monthly charge starts.

   With an active News+ subscription, you have full access to everything available on the service.

How to Cancel a Subscription

Whether you have a single magazine subscription, pay monthly for News+, or have another kind of subscription on your iPad, you unsubscribe in the same way. To unsubscribe from a magazine, app, or service:

1. Open Settings and tap your name.

2. Tap Subscriptions.

3. Select a magazine, app, or service, then select Cancel Subscription.

How to Read Newspapers and Magazines on Your iPhone

If your iPhone and iPad are connected to the same account, purchase a magazine or Apple News+ subscription on your iPad and read the content you download on your iPhone. You can also turn on auto-downloads, and the magazine will be there waiting for you.