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- OpenAI has introduced iCloud Mail and iCloud Calendar integrations for ChatGPT.
- The integrations are available across Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans, according to the supplied report.
- Users can search emails, retrieve specific information and summarise unread messages.
- ChatGPT can also help users check calendar schedules and receive event reminders.
- The integrations are accessible through ChatGPT on the web, desktop and iOS.
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s integrations with the addition of Apple’s iCloud Mail and iCloud Calendar. The new integrations allow users to retrieve email information and check their schedules directly through the AI chatbot.
The company announced the availability of both integrations on Tuesday through a post on X. According to the announcement cited in the supplied report, users across ChatGPT’s Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans can access them.
The update could make ChatGPT more useful for people who rely on Apple’s email and calendar services. Instead of manually searching through messages or checking individual calendar entries, users can ask questions in natural language.
What can ChatGPT do with iCloud Mail and Calendar?
The iCloud Mail integration allows users to search for particular emails and retrieve relevant information. Users can also ask ChatGPT to summarise unread messages, helping them review their inbox more quickly.
For example, a user could ask ChatGPT to find an email containing specific details. The chatbot could then retrieve the relevant information from the connected mailbox.
The iCloud Calendar integration focuses on schedules and upcoming events. Users can ask ChatGPT to check their calendar and help them understand their upcoming commitments.
According to the supplied report, ChatGPT can also send alerts when a particular calendar event approaches. The precise reminder options and their availability may depend on how the integration works in practice.
These capabilities could help users manage routine tasks without switching repeatedly between apps. However, the integrations should be viewed as productivity tools rather than a replacement for checking important messages or appointments.
How to access iCloud Mail and Calendar in ChatGPT
OpenAI says the new integrations are available through ChatGPT’s web version, desktop app and iOS app. Users can find the available integrations within the app and add the services they want to connect.
Once connected, users can prompt ChatGPT to retrieve relevant information from their email or calendar. The supplied report says the integrations are available across all ChatGPT subscription tiers, including the Free plan.
Users should review the permissions requested during setup before connecting their accounts. Email and calendar data can contain personal details, financial information, work conversations and private appointments.
It is also worth checking which information the integration can access and whether access can be revoked later. Users should avoid sharing sensitive information unnecessarily in prompts.
OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s connected apps
The iCloud additions build on ChatGPT’s existing integrations with other email services. The supplied report lists Gmail, Outlook Email, Mailopoly, Superhuman Mail and Hostinger Mail among the available options.
OpenAI has also introduced integrations for apps beyond email. These include Sonos for controlling compatible sound systems, Canva for visual communication tasks, Hevy for fitness tracking and Tripsy for travel planning.
The broader push gives ChatGPT more ways to work with information and services users already rely on. Rather than only answering general questions, the chatbot can use connected apps to help with specific tasks.
For Apple users, iCloud Mail and Calendar support removes one potential barrier to using ChatGPT for everyday organisation. Its practical value will depend on how reliably it retrieves information and how much control users retain over their connected data.
