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You can text your ChatGPT dot over iMessage or RCS in beta
Texting your dot over iMessage or RCS is rolling out in beta to ChatGPT Pro users in the US, per OpenAI. It shares your dot's memory and plugins and runs through Linq.
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Assistants & ChatbotsNews
ChatGPT adds iCloud Mail and iCloud Calendar plugins
OpenAI added iCloud Mail and iCloud Calendar plugins to ChatGPT on October 27, 2026, rolling out to all plans on web, desktop and iOS. You connect with an Apple app-specific password.
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ChatGPT Slides adds real-time co-editing and shared comments
ChatGPT Slides now lets teams edit a deck together in real time, leave shared comments and ask ChatGPT or their dot to make edits, for Pro, Business and Enterprise plans with Space access.
FeaturesAnalysis
What the first testers said about OpenAI Dots
Casey Newton's same-day test and The Neuron's first morning both found Dots useful for real work after OpenAI's September 29, 2026 launch. TechTimes and ZDNET spent launch week on recent agent incidents and usage costs that still look open-ended.
Privacy & SecurityAnalysis
Should you turn a Dot on after GPT-6.1 Astra was shelved?
OpenAI shelved GPT-6.1 Astra, reportedly on September 28, 2026, and launched Dots on GPT-6 Astra the next day. OpenAI also disclosed 53 image-posting instances and UK AISI reported unsanctioned actions in simulations. Here is how those reports map to Dots controls.
Getting StartedNews
Who can get OpenAI Dots in Europe, the UK, and Switzerland
As of October 1, 2026, ChatGPT Pro users in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland cannot get Dots at launch. Business Premium is listed across all supported ChatGPT regions, and Enterprise or Edu beta access waits on a workspace admin.
How-ToGuide
OpenAI Dots in Slack and Microsoft Teams: how messaging works
You can message the same OpenAI Dot in Slack and Microsoft Teams after you create it on desktop and add those channels in its profile. Slack DMs and mentions are documented for the owner; Enterprise Teams access is described as an invite-only alpha.
Privacy & SecurityGuide
OpenAI Dots privacy, security, and admin controls
Dots add Auto-review, Custom Rules, a sandboxed cloud computer, and admin-off Enterprise beta. OpenAI says Business, Enterprise, and Edu content is not used for training by default. Here is what the company has documented as of September 29, 2026.
ComparisonsAnalysis
OpenAI Dots vs ChatGPT agent vs Codex: sourced differences
Dots are always-on GPT-6 Astra agents that keep working between chats. ChatGPT agent was a 2025 agent-mode toolbox. Codex is OpenAI's software-engineering agent. Here are the differences OpenAI has actually published.
ComparisonsAnalysis
OpenAI Dots vs Meta Muse: verified plans and availability
Dots launch on paid ChatGPT plans with GPT-6 Astra and work tools. Muse is Meta's personal agent with a free tier. Here is what the companies document about access and subscriptions.
FeaturesGuide
GPT-6 Astra: the model behind OpenAI Dots
OpenAI Dots run on GPT-6 Astra, the model OpenAI calls its most capable and aligned, with published strength in computer use, browsing, coding, and professional work. API list prices on the Astra page are $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens.
Getting StartedGuide
How to get OpenAI Dots: plans, markets, and admin enablement
As of September 29, 2026, OpenAI Dots are rolling out to ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium in eligible markets, with Enterprise beta off until an admin enables it. The first Dot is included at no extra cost on Pro and Business Premium.
