Submitted by Fred Straker on
With the launch of iOS 12.3 the new Apple TV app has arrived. Built into Apple TV is a new feature called Apple Channels. This service allows iOS and Apple TV users to subscribe to premium channels à la carte. Offerings include Showtime, HBO, CBS All Access and more.
Channels can offer a free trial, which allows Apple device owners to try before they buy a monthly subscription. For example, HBO delivers a free one-week trial before the subscription kicks in at $14.99 per month.
Apple TV Channels requires iOS 12.3 or later running on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
To start a free trial or subscription to an Apple TV Channel follow these steps:
- Launch the Apple TV app
- Tap the Watch Now tab
- Scroll down and choose the Apple TV Channel to subscribe
- Tap Try It Free to begin
- Confirm the free trial and the subscription rate
- Tap Try It Free again to see subscription details
- You can start watching the channel immediately
- Your Apple ID will be automatically billed. To avoid charges, cancel anytime before the free trial ends
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![Apple Channels 4 Apple Channels 4](/files/styles/large/public/channel5.jpg?itok=ik-MuH1T)
![Apple Channels 5 Apple Channels 5](/files/styles/large/public/channel6.jpg?itok=LUWyooRr)
You can cancel at any time before the renewal date, but you'll still have access to all of your free trial days to watch Apple Channels.