21 August 2026
OpenAI releases Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT
First reported
TechCrunch ran this on , a day before the other 2 sources picked it up.
- Users can connect their Apple Messages inbox to ChatGPT, Codex, and ChatGPT Work to search, sort, and analyze conversations within the chatbot.
- ChatGPT can draft and send messages on a user's behalf, or suggest replies based on previous conversation context.
- OpenAI says the plugin runs locally on users' devices and does not create an index of all messages, though privacy details remain unclear.
Where they differ
Both newsletters described the same features identically. Superhuman emphasized syncing and desktop use, while The Rundown AI noted the cross-platform availability, but they reported the same core functionality.
SuperhumanZain Kahn
OpenAI released a new Apple Messages plugin that syncs messages to ChatGPT Work and Codex, allowing users to search threads, get updates, and send replies without leaving the desktop app.
The Rundown AIRowan Cheung
OpenAI introduced a plugin enabling ChatGPT to search, view, and send messages from its ChatGPT, Codex, and Work platforms within Apple Messages.
Reported by TechCrunch