ChatGPT has made a significant impact on the internet with its remarkable ability to generate human-like text in response to queries and conversations. Despite occasional inaccuracies in its answers, the chatbot has gained immense popularity, becoming the fastest-growing consumer app in history, according to a study conducted by UBS, a Swiss investment bank. However, until now, ChatGPT has only been accessible through web browsers, lacking a dedicated mobile app. This is about to change as OpenAI recently released an iOS app for ChatGPT, with an Android version soon to follow.
OpenAI’s announcement revealed that the app is initially available to users in the United States, with plans to expand its availability to more countries in the near future. The iOS version of the ChatGPT app differs from its web counterpart by offering voice input functionality, eliminating the need for typing during conversations. OpenAI accomplished this by integrating Whisper, its own open-source speech-recognition system.
Furthermore, the app synchronizes conversations across multiple iOS devices, allowing seamless access to chats started on an iPad from an iPhone. Subscribers to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus, priced at $20 per month, gain access to the app’s enhanced capabilities powered by GPT-4 and can expect faster response times.
Regarding the Android version of the app, it is expected to offer the same features as its iOS counterpart. Although the exact release date of the Android app remains unknown, OpenAI has assured users that it will be available soon.
In the meantime, ChatGPT can still be accessed on Android devices through web browsers. Although not as feature-rich as the dedicated app, the web version remains a powerful tool suitable for various tasks. Some developers have already integrated ChatGPT into their apps, as seen in the recent update to the automation app Tasker, enabling users to interact with the AI chatbot via typing or voice commands on their phones.
The introduction of ChatGPT’s dedicated mobile app is expected to address the issue of fake apps charging users for a service that should be free. It brings a more reliable and convenient solution to users, eliminating the need for third-party applications and ensuring access to ChatGPT’s capabilities at no additional cost.