OpenAI has announced the release of the ChatGPT app for iOS, allowing users to engage in advanced AI conversations directly on their mobile devices [1]. The app is free to use and offers seamless synchronization of conversation history across multiple devices, enabling users to seamlessly continue their interactions. With the integration of Whisper, OpenAI's open-source speech-recognition system, the app also supports voice input, further enhancing the conversational experience.
The ChatGPT app for iOS brings the latest advancements from OpenAI to users' fingertips, providing them with access to the newest model improvements. With this official app, users can benefit from instant answers and tailored advice, making it a valuable tool for seeking information and guidance [2]. OpenAI has designed the app to offer a user-friendly interface and optimize the experience for iOS devices.
ChatGPT is a sibling model to InstructGPT and is specifically trained to follow instructions in prompts and provide detailed responses. OpenAI's decision to release the ChatGPT app for iOS stems from its desire to gather user feedback and gain insights into the model's strengths and weaknesses [3]. During the research preview phase, the usage of ChatGPT within the app is free, allowing users to explore its capabilities and provide valuable input.
To use ChatGPT on an iPhone or an Android device, users can open a compatible browser such as Safari or Chrome and navigate to chat.openai.com. They can log in or sign up for an account, and they will be able to engage in conversations with the AI model [4]. OpenAI emphasizes that the free version of ChatGPT available through the app is a research preview. However, for users seeking additional benefits, OpenAI offers a ChatGPT Plus subscription. Subscribers to ChatGPT Plus enjoy exclusive access to GPT-4's capabilities, early access to new features, and faster response times [1].
The ChatGPT app for iOS opens up exciting possibilities for users to interact with AI in a convenient and accessible manner. OpenAI's goal is to continually improve the capabilities of ChatGPT and make it a valuable tool for various applications. With competitors in the AI chatbot space such as Google's Bard, Baidu's Ernie, DeepMind's Sparrow, and Meta's BlenderBot, the evolution of AI-powered conversation tools is a dynamic and competitive field [5].
OpenAI's ChatGPT app for iOS represents another significant step toward integrating advanced AI models into everyday life. By providing users with a powerful AI conversational tool on their iPhones and iPads, OpenAI aims to enhance productivity, access to information, and personalized assistance. With Nova AI Chatbot, powered by ChatGPT 3.5 Turbo, specifically developed for the iPad, users can experience the capabilities of ChatGPT in a dedicated app tailored for the larger screen and unique features of the iPad [7].