10 publishers · first seen Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:20 UTC · updated Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:00 UTC
OpenAI has rolled out a new feature allowing users to text their Dot agents via iMessage or RCS, enabling the sending of text, photos, and voice memos, as well as receiving proactive updates. The feature is initially available to US Pro users, with setup requiring iMessage on iPhones or RCS on Android devices, and OpenAI states that only the user can text their Dot and vice versa. The company partnered with Linq for messaging support and conducted extensive penetration testing to ensure security, while context and memory are shared across ChatGPT and text interactions.
The expansion allows access to Dot agents through the Messages app, moving beyond previous limitations to the ChatGPT app, Slack, or web. This update responds to user demand and enhances integration with existing communication tools, though Dots remain unavailable to Plus tier users. The move comes as competition in the personal AI agent space intensifies, with Anthropic recently launching its own offering, Claude Duet, currently on a US waitlist for Pro plan subscribers.
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