OpenAI adds push notifications, /fork command to Codex iOS app
OpenAI has updated Codex in ChatGPT for iOS with push notifications for turn completion, a new /fork command, and fixed a bug preventing Sign in with Apple users from linking the feature. The company continues its pattern of Thursday feature releases for the desktop app.
OpenAI adds push notifications, /fork command to Codex iOS app
OpenAI has updated Codex in ChatGPT for iPhone and iPad with push notifications for turn completion and new commands, according to the company's updates this week.
Bug fixes and new features
OpenAI fixed a bug that prevented users with Sign in with Apple accounts from setting up Codex on iOS. The issue incorrectly displayed a Google sign-in form instead of the appropriate authentication method.
The update adds push notifications that alert users when a task on Codex for Mac completes or requires input. This eliminates the need to actively monitor task progress on the desktop app.
OpenAI also added the /fork command to the iOS app, with /side planned for future release. The update includes improved reconnection UI, more compact conversation views matching the desktop app, and enhanced diff viewing with an option to open full files.
Regular update cadence
OpenAI has established a pattern of releasing major Codex desktop features on Thursdays. The company is expected to announce new desktop capabilities today, continuing several weeks of Thursday releases.
Codex launched on Mac in February 2026 after initially being available only as a command line interface tool. The iOS integration arrived last week, bringing the agentic coding tool to iPhone and iPad through ChatGPT.
Recent Codex developments
Last month, Codex gained the ability to use Mac apps without controlling the cursor, allowing users to continue working while Codex executes tasks. OpenAI recently introduced a Codex-specific subscription tier and released GPT-5.5, which upgraded capabilities across ChatGPT and Codex. The company also launched Images 2 for image generation.
What this means
The rapid iteration on Codex shows OpenAI treating it as a distinct product line rather than just a ChatGPT feature. Push notifications address a key usability gap for mobile users who initiate tasks remotely. The consistent Thursday release schedule suggests OpenAI is running focused sprint cycles on Codex development, likely responding to competition from other AI coding tools. The /fork command addition indicates OpenAI is building more advanced version control capabilities directly into the tool.
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