ChatGPT

An APK teardown of ChatGPT's Android app reveals a hidden 'ChatGPT Stickers' feature that would let users create custom stickers and export them directly into WhatsApp as sticker packs. The feature is unreleased and its public launch timeline is unknown.

OpenAI is removing text chat limits for Free and Go ChatGPT users, powered by a new GPT-5.6 Luna model with a 'Think' button for harder questions. The company also upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol for Plus and Pro users, claiming a 68% reduction in factual errors versus GPT-5.5-Instant.

OpenAI is rolling out a ChatGPT-specific tuning of GPT-5.6 Sol that merges Instant and Thinking modes behind a new reasoning slider for Plus and Pro subscribers. Free users now get unlimited text chats with GPT-5.6 Luna and a new Think button.

OpenAI is removing rate limits on text-only prompts for Free and Go tier ChatGPT accounts starting next week. Image generation, file uploads, and voice mode will still be capped, and GPT-5.6 Luna becomes the new default model for those tiers.

OpenAI will remove text chat rate limits for ChatGPT Free and Go users starting next week and add a 'Think' button for deeper reasoning. Plus and Pro subscribers get an updated GPT-5.6 Sol model that OpenAI claims is more accurate with facts, dates, and sourcing.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Work, launched July 9th as an agent product for knowledge work, has reportedly crossed 10 million users in three weeks. Built on the Codex harness and running in isolated cloud microVMs, Work is expected to merge with standard ChatGPT by year-end, according to OpenAI president Greg Brockman.

OpenAI cut GPT-5.6 Luna pricing by 80 percent to $0.20 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens, while Terra dropped 20 percent to $2/$12. The company attributes the cuts to infrastructure efficiency gains and mounting price competition, particularly from Chinese providers.

OpenAI is cutting API prices for its GPT-5.6 Terra and Luna models by 20% and 80%, respectively, compared to prices set earlier this month. The company says the lower costs are also reflected in usage limits for ChatGPT Work and Codex subscribers, though subscription prices remain unchanged.

ChatGPT is refusing prompts to write in the style of specific authors, both living and dead, citing copyright concerns. The change marks a shift from earlier behavior documented by researchers, though the chatbot still offers to write content with similar stylistic qualities.

OpenAI has launched a Health feature inside ChatGPT that lets logged-in users aged 18 and older connect Apple Health data and, where supported, records from US providers. The feature is live now on web and iOS across all ChatGPT subscription tiers.

OpenAI has brought ChatGPT Voice to its desktop app, letting users direct AI agents in ChatGPT Work and Codex through spoken commands. The feature, powered by OpenAI's new GPT-Live model family, can execute multi-step tasks like creating pull requests and debugging code.

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Voice to its desktop app today, powered by GPT-Live, allowing users to talk through work tasks and coordinate agents in Chat, Work, and Codex. The update also adds multi-folder support for local projects.

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to US users 18 and older, letting the chatbot reference personal medical data—including Apple Health records and doctor's notes—in any conversation. The launch comes as OpenAI faces a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT gave dangerous medical advice.

OpenAI is relaunching its ChatGPT Health feature, expanding access to all US-based logged-in users 18 and older after a lackluster initial pilot that began in January 2026. The feature connects to Apple Health and medical records to provide personalized health context in ChatGPT conversations.

OpenAI is shutting down ChatGPT Atlas, its dedicated web browser, citing limited user adoption. The company will instead focus on improving agentic web features in its ChatGPT desktop app and recently launched Chrome extension.

OpenAI is shutting down Atlas, its AI-powered browser launched in October 2024, and redistributing its agentic browsing capabilities to ChatGPT's desktop app and a new Chrome extension. The shutdown follows CEO of applications Fidji Simo's directive to cut "side quests," which previously led to the discontinuation of Sora video generation tool.

OpenAI is discontinuing ChatGPT Atlas, its standalone desktop browser, with a targeted deprecation date of August 9, 2026. The company is consolidating Atlas capabilities into a new ChatGPT desktop app that includes ChatGPT Work agent and Codex integration.

OpenAI has released new voice models for ChatGPT that use full-duplex architecture, allowing the AI to speak and listen simultaneously. GPT-Live-1 is available for paid subscribers (Go, Plus, Pro), while GPT-Live-1 mini serves free users.

OpenAI released GPT-5.6 on July 9, 2026, introducing a new three-tier model naming system: Sol (flagship), Terra (balanced for everyday work), and Luna (fast and affordable). The company integrated Codex development workflows directly into the main ChatGPT app and launched ChatGPT Work for enterprise users.

OpenAI has released GPT-Live-1, a full-duplex voice model that can speak and listen simultaneously, replacing ChatGPT's previous turn-based voice system. The model automatically routes queries to GPT-5.5 for reasoning tasks and includes real-time translation capabilities.

OpenAI announced GPT-5.6, a three-tier model series launching through a limited preview coordinated with the U.S. government. The models—Sol, Terra, and Luna—are priced from $1/$6 to $5/$30 per million input/output tokens and introduce new max and ultra reasoning modes.

OpenAI has updated GPT-5.5 Instant, ChatGPT's default model since May, to better track context across conversations and adapt when users clarify or modify questions. The update also adds location-aware recommendations and improved handling of complex multi-part queries.

Apple's iOS 27 beta introduces a standalone Siri app with a chatbot interface that allows users to switch between Siri and ChatGPT by long-pressing the input field. Conversation context does not transfer when switching providers, and the app defaults back to Siri when reopened.

OpenAI is releasing a third behavioral update to GPT-5.5 Instant, its most-used ChatGPT model. The company claims the update makes the model better at understanding question intent and handling complex constraints, with improved shopping and local recommendations.

OpenAI has launched scheduled tasks in ChatGPT, allowing users to automate reminders, recurring work, and monitoring. The feature is rolling out today to Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users, and will replace the existing Pulse feature in 14 days.

OpenAI has expanded Lockdown mode to all ChatGPT plan tiers, including Free, Go, Plus, Pro, and Business users. The security feature blocks outbound network requests to prevent prompt injection attacks from stealing sensitive data, but disables live web browsing, Deep Research, and Agent mode.

OpenAI will roll out a redesigned ChatGPT interface in the coming weeks that integrates coding tools, image generation capabilities, and third-party applications from partners including Canva and Booking.com. The overhaul, first reported by The Financial Times, aims to shift users from simple chat interactions to multi-task workflows, particularly targeting enterprise customers.

OpenAI has released Lockdown Mode, an optional security setting that protects against prompt injection attacks by limiting network requests and image fetching in ChatGPT. The feature is designed for users handling sensitive data and disables some ChatGPT capabilities including Deep Research and Agent Mode.

OpenAI is rolling out a new memory architecture for ChatGPT that automatically synthesizes information across conversations without explicit user prompts. The company announced free tier users will access memory features for the first time, while Plus and Pro users receive expanded memory capacity.

OpenAI is rolling out an upgraded memory system for ChatGPT that synthesizes context more efficiently across conversations. The company reduced compute requirements by approximately 5x, enabling it to offer the memory feature to free users for the first time while doubling storage capacity for Plus and Pro subscribers.

OpenAI announced it will integrate Codex functionality into the ChatGPT app within the next few weeks. The company also released six enterprise-focused agent plugins covering sales, data analytics, creative production, product design, and investment workflows, along with new annotations and sites features for business users.

OpenAI added a long-press gesture to ChatGPT's mobile app that lets users select intelligence levels (Instant, Thinking, Extended) before sending a message. The update also includes a table of contents feature for conversations with 5+ responses and improvements to the GPT-5.5 Instant model.

Large language models systematically exclude religious perspectives when answering questions about grief, ethics, and family, according to new research from a multi-university consortium. Americans expected religion in AI responses 45-59% of the time depending on topic, but models mentioned it only 5-16% of the time.

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 is rolling out a preview feature allowing ChatGPT Pro users in the US to connect their bank accounts through Plaid for personalized financial advice. The integration provides access to 12,000+ financial institutions and generates visual dashboards of user finances.

OpenAI has integrated its Codex coding agent into the ChatGPT mobile app for iOS and Android, allowing developers to monitor live development environments and manage workflows from their phones. The update, announced May 14, 2026, is now available in preview across all ChatGPT plans.

OpenAI has integrated remote Codex control into the ChatGPT mobile apps for iPhone and Android. Users can now approve tasks, review outputs, and manage Codex running on Mac computers, laptops, or remote environments directly from their smartphones.

OpenAI launched an optional Trusted Contact feature for ChatGPT that notifies designated emergency contacts when the system detects discussions about self-harm or suicide. The feature requires manual review by trained personnel before sending notifications, and does not share chat transcripts with contacts.

Apple will allow iPhone users to select from multiple third-party AI models to power system features in iOS 27, launching later this year. The feature, called 'Extensions,' will integrate models from Google and Anthropic into Siri, Writing Tools, Image Playground, and other Apple Intelligence features.

Apple is planning to allow users to select their preferred AI model for Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 this fall. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is internally testing integrations with Google and Anthropic's models, expanding beyond the currently available ChatGPT integration.

Apple plans to introduce an Extensions system in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 that will allow users to select third-party AI models for generative AI tasks. AI companies can opt in through App Store programs to power Apple Intelligence features including Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground.

OpenAI has released Advanced Account Security, an opt-in feature for ChatGPT users that requires passkey or physical security key authentication, automatically disables AI training on conversations, and implements shorter login sessions. The company partnered with Yubico to offer two YubiKeys for $68, nearly half the usual $126 price.

xAI is deploying Grok to Apple CarPlay following iOS 26.4's April 2026 update that introduced a Voice Control template for third-party AI chatbots. The move puts Grok alongside ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini on 800 million iPhones, marking xAI's first deployment outside the Musk ecosystem.

OpenAI appears to be preparing an iPhone companion app for its Codex desktop application. Company employees responded to user requests for remote control features on Twitter, with one stating users should expect the functionality within days.

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Images 2.0, upgrading from decorative images to full-page graphics with detailed text rendering. The update is available to all ChatGPT tiers, with advanced features requiring paid subscriptions that access the Thinking model. Hands-on testing shows significant improvements in text accuracy and brand-style replication, though factual errors still occur.

OpenAI's GPT-5.5 scored 93 out of 100 points in a 10-round benchmark test covering summarization, reasoning, coding, and creative tasks. The model lost points primarily for ignoring specific instructions, such as using unauthorized sources when asked to summarize from a single news outlet.

OpenAI released GPT-5.5, which completes tasks at the same difficulty level faster than GPT-5.4 while using significantly fewer tokens. The model is available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users, with API access delayed due to required safeguards.

OpenAI released GPT-5.5 on April 23, 2026, seven weeks after GPT-5.4. The model features a 400K context window in Codex and claims improvements in multi-step tasks, agentic coding, and computer use, though at higher pricing than its predecessor.

OpenAI released GPT-5.5, its latest AI model with enhanced coding, computer operation, and research capabilities. The model is rolling out to paid subscribers in ChatGPT and Codex, with API access coming soon.

OpenAI posted the cryptic message 'NS41' on X, which decodes to '5.5' through Base64 encoding or mathematical interpretation. The teaser suggests an imminent announcement for GPT-5.5, though no release date, pricing, or technical specifications have been disclosed.