Cancellation Newsweek: Easy Method

What is Newsweek

Overview

Newsweek is a global news magazine offering reporting and analysis on politics, science, culture and current events. It publishes digital editions, an international app and traditional print issues.

Formats available

Subscriptions and purchases are available via Newsweek.com, the Newsweek International app on the App Store, and through Google Play on Android devices. Delivery and features differ by channel.

How to cancel Newsweek

Cancel via Web (Newsweek.com)

• Email [email protected] with your registered email, full name and subscription type.
• Include your mailing address if you are cancelling a print subscription.
• Allow time for a confirmation reply and retain that confirmation for your records.

Cancel via App Store (iOS via Pocketmags)

• Open the App Store or device Settings and go to your Apple ID > Subscriptions.
• Find the Newsweek/Pocketmags subscription and turn off auto‑renewal to cancel.
• Cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends; cancel free trials more than 24 hours before trial expiry.

Cancel via Google Play (Android)

• Open Google Play > Account > Subscriptions and select the Newsweek subscription.
• Use the Manage > Cancel subscription flow to stop renewals.
• Cancel before the next renewal date to prevent future charges; refunds follow Google Play policies.

What happens when you cancel

Access after cancellation

Cancellation typically stops future billing but usually leaves access active until the end of the current billing period.

For app-store purchases, active periods generally remain usable; they are not automatically refunded on cancellation.

Renewal and billing

Web cancellations are effective at the next billing period if submitted in the required timeframes (see timing rules).

App Store and Google Play subscriptions are controlled by those platforms for renewals and billing.

Account and data

Cancelling a subscription does not necessarily delete your Newsweek account or stored preferences; request account changes in the same support email if needed.

Keep confirmation emails and receipts for any disputes or proof of cancellation.

Will I get a refund?

Newsweek.com refund policy

Newsweek states refunds or credits are at its sole discretion. One‑time digital purchases are generally non‑refundable.

Print subscriptions may receive a prorated refund for any unserved portion; web refunds are discretionary.

App Store and Google Play refunds

• Refunds for purchases made through Apple or Google Play are governed by Apple’s or Google’s refund processes.
• Newsweek does not control refunds issued by these third parties.

Premium and special conditions

Some Premium subscriptions are marketed as “risk free” where Newsweek may refund unserved portions except when cancellation occurs within four weeks of renewal.

Monthly Digital+ subscriptions are non‑refundable; cancelling stops further auto‑renewal but does not guarantee a refund of the current period.

Newsweek plans and pricing

Available in‑app pricing (Singapore)

The following prices are derived from the Newsweek International app listing in the Singapore App Store.

Key notes about durations

Durations for the S$17.98 and S$63.98 subscription tiers are not specified in the listing. The single‑issue price is listed per issue.

Your consumer rights in Singapore

General position

Newsweek’s publicly stated terms do not grant an explicit 14‑day cooling‑off period for digital subscriptions in Singapore.

Digital subscription refunds are discretionary under Newsweek’s terms and are generally non‑refundable unless specified.

Third‑party platform protections

• Apple and Google Play have their own refund procedures which may offer recourse for purchases made through their stores.
• Newsweek does not guarantee statutory rights via these platforms; follow the platform’s support process for claims.

Local consumer law considerations

Singapore’s distance‑selling protections generally apply to goods rather than ongoing digital content subscriptions, so statutory cooling‑off rights are not commonly available for such services.

Users should keep receipts and communications to support any dispute with the provider or platform.

Customer experiences

Negative feedback summary

Public reviews captured in available data include low ratings on consumer and employee review sites.

Complaints reference issues such as a problematic comment system and editorial/management concerns reported on employee review platforms.

No strong positive dataset

Verified data did not include a body of positive customer reviews to balance the negative reports.

Prospective subscribers should weigh trial options and check platform refund routes before committing.

How to use reviews

• Check recent reviews on your chosen purchase platform (App Store or Google Play) before subscribing.
• Use documented experiences to shape expectations about support response times and editorial features.

Documentation checklist

Required items for cancellation

• Registered email address used for the subscription.
• Full name and subscription type (digital, print, Premium, etc.).
• Mailing address if cancelling a print subscription.

Useful supporting documents

• Purchase receipts or bank/card statement showing the charge.
• Screenshots of subscription details or renewal date in App Store / Google Play.
• Any prior correspondence with Newsweek support or confirmation messages.

Common mistakes

Contacting the wrong provider

Example: Asking Newsweek for a refund on an App Store purchase - Apple controls those refunds, so you must request it via Apple.

Always check where you purchased the subscription before contacting support.

Waiting too long to cancel

Example: Cancelling after the billing cycle renews because you missed the 24‑hour or multi‑day cutoff - this often results in being charged for the next period.

Note the specific timing rules for each channel and cancel early.

Deleting app without cancelling

Example: Uninstalling the app does not cancel the subscription; it often keeps auto‑renewal active unless you cancel via the platform or Newsweek.

Always confirm cancellation through the subscription management page or support confirmation email.

Comparative recap

Quick channel comparison

The table below compares cancellation steps, refund control and timing across the main channels.

Use this to decide where you bought the subscription

After cancelling

What to check immediately

Save the cancellation confirmation email or screenshot from the platform. Verify that auto‑renewal shows as turned off.

Check your bank or card statement after the next billing date to confirm no new charge was taken.

Resubscribing and record keeping

• To resubscribe, use the same platform where you originally subscribed (Newsweek.com, App Store, or Google Play).
• Keep receipts and correspondence for at least one billing cycle in case of disputes.

Helpful official links

App listing reference: Newsweek International on the Singapore App Store.

Issue example archive: Newsweek International (issue example on Scribd).

Address

Local representative address

Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road #17-05/06, Singapore 238877.

This address is a local representative location and is not a dedicated cancellation office; use the support email for subscription cancellation.

Support contact

For cancellations via Newsweek.com, email: [email protected] and include the documentation checklist items above.

For App Store or Google Play purchases, manage subscriptions through your Apple ID or Google Play account respectively.