OpenAI has made its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, accessible to iPhone users with the release of its official iOS app. The app is now available on the App Store for users in the United States and will be gradually rolled out to other regions in the coming days. OpenAI has also confirmed that an Android version of the app is currently under development and will be launched in the near future.

ChatGPT Goes Mobile: OpenAI Introduces iOS App

OpenAI has responded to the demand for mobile accessibility by launching the official iOS app for ChatGPT, its highly popular AI chatbot. Until now, users could only interact with ChatGPT through a desktop browser. Prior to the app’s release, there were numerous dubious and unsafe chatbot apps on both the App Store and Play Store, which swindled users with costly subscriptions.

OpenAI’s official blog post highlights that the new app will be free for all users, devoid of advertisements, and will support voice input. Initially, the app will only be available to users in the United States. Let’s explore the key details of ChatGPT’s iOS app.

ChatGPT Makes its Way to iPhones, Android Version on the Horizon

OpenAI has unveiled the official ChatGPT app for iOS, bringing its widely acclaimed AI chatbot to mobile devices. Since its launch in November 2022 as an experimental project, ChatGPT has garnered an enormous user base across the globe, with applications ranging from coding assistance to academic essay writing.

The decision to prioritize the iOS platform is logical, considering its dominant position in the United States, where it holds over 50% of the market share. While OpenAI has confirmed that an Android version is in development, no specific timeline has been provided for its release.

Similar to its desktop counterpart, the ChatGPT iOS app allows users to ask questions, learn, conduct research, and generate content. Given Apple’s comparatively slower progress in the field of AI, the official ChatGPT app is likely to attract significant interest from users.

OpenAI guarantees that using the official ChatGPT app will ensure synchronization across all devices, preserving the history of previous interactions. Furthermore, the app incorporates Whisper integration, which leverages OpenAI’s open-source speech recognition technology, enabling users to interact with the chatbot using their voice.

ChatGPT’s official app will also grant ChatGPT Plus users access to the latest GPT-4 model. ChatGPT Plus membership, priced at $20 per month, offers a range of benefits, including priority access to new features, faster response times, guaranteed availability even during peak traffic, and more.

The rollout of the official iOS app for ChatGPT has commenced in the United States today. OpenAI has assured users in other markets that the app will become available in the upcoming weeks.