OpenAI Releases ChatGPT App for Android
A few days after putting up a pre-order page on Google Play, OpenAI has flipped the switch and released ChatGPT for Android. The app is now live in a handful of countries, such as the U.S., India, Bangladesh, and Brazil.
If you live in a country that isn’t part of that list, you can still head over to Google Play and pre-order the app as OpenAI plans to release the app in more countries very soon. There will be additional countries over the next week.
And if you have an iPhone, you may already be using the official ChatGPT app as it has been available on iOS for a while. The Android release is still an important milestone for OpenAI as there are more Android users than iOS users around the world.
If you are familiar with ChatGPT on the web, you can expect to get similar results from OpenAI’s chatbot. But the interface has been optimized for mobile.
Interacting with ChatGPT works more or less like sending messages to a friend in a messaging app. You can type text at the bottom of the screen and hit send — ChatGPT answers with advice, tips, and whatever you need.
The mobile app works with your existing OpenAI account, meaning that you can see your past conversations across all your devices if you have enabled “chat history & training” — you can’t disable one setting without disabling the other.
While you can sign up with a free account, OpenAI also offers an optional subscription to access a better large language model (GPT-4) and additional features. ChatGPT Plus will be available on Android through an in-app purchase as well. If you are already a subscriber, you should be able to access ChatGPT Plus features from Android with your existing subscription.
of OpenAI’s ChatGPT App Release for Android
A few days after initially launching a pre-order page on Google Play, OpenAI has officially released the highly anticipated ChatGPT app for Android. This innovative chatbot application is now available in select countries, including the United States, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil.
For individuals residing in countries not currently on the release list, OpenAI encourages them to visit Google Play and pre-order the app, as the company intends to expand access to more regions in the near future. OpenAI plans to add additional countries to the availability list within the next week.
While iPhone users have already had the opportunity to utilize the official ChatGPT app on iOS, the Android release marks a significant milestone for OpenAI. With a significantly larger Android user base worldwide, the Android version is expected to attract a substantial number of users.
and Interaction with ChatGPT for Android
Users who are already familiar with ChatGPT on the web can expect similar performance and results from OpenAI’s chatbot app. However, the interface has been carefully optimized for mobile devices, providing a seamless user experience.
Interacting with ChatGPT on Android is as easy as sending messages to a friend within a messaging app. Users can simply type their text at the bottom of the screen and hit send, and ChatGPT will respond with advice, tips, or any assistance required.
Moreover, the Android app’s functionality seamlessly integrates with existing OpenAI accounts. This means that users can view their past conversations across all devices, provided they have enabled the “chat history & training” feature. Note that this feature cannot be disabled independently; it requires deactivating the entire chat history and training setting.
Subscription Options and Features
While a free account option is available, OpenAI offers an optional subscription for users to access enhanced features and a superior large language model named GPT-4. With the release of ChatGPT on Android, users can also subscribe to ChatGPT Plus through an in-app purchase.
Existing subscribers will have the convenience of accessing ChatGPT Plus features directly from their Android devices, utilizing their current subscription. This ensures a seamless user experience for subscribers across various platforms.
