Also today: October 28, 2026
The short items from this day, in one place. The stories worth more than a line get their own page in the news feed.
ChatGPT can now read and send your iCloud Mail and edit your iCloud Calendar
OpenAI added iCloud Mail and Calendar plugins to ChatGPT on October 27. They need an app-specific password and cover only @icloud.com, @me.com and @mac.com mail.
Apple raised the MacBook Neo's education price to $649. The general price is $699.
Apple's US education store now sells the MacBook Neo from $649, up from $599. The general price is $699, so the student discount is down to $50. Apple blames memory costs.
Samsung's open-ear Galaxy Buds On cost $229 in the US and ship in early November
Samsung's clip-style Galaxy Buds On are $229 in the US, with pre-orders open now and sales starting in early November. Samsung lists 9.5 hours of battery and Gemini Live.
SK Hynix says memory demand will outrun supply through 2030, so expect Mac and PC prices to stay high
On October 28 SK Hynix said demand for memory will exceed supply through 2030. Apple is reportedly one of 14 priority customers, but its contract still allows market-based price increases.