Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Codex users have been asking OpenAI for a way to remotely control sessions with the tool from ChatGPT on their phones. New text strings in the Android app reveal the company’s work towards this goal. Access to powerful AI models is changing the way software developers get their jobs … Read More “ChatGPT Codex remote smartphone control is on the way” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR ChatGPT is getting a new “Trusted Contact” feature. It allows adults to add a trusted contact that ChatGPT can alert for support in moments of crisis. OpenAI is also using human reviewers to determine whether a conversation hints at safety concerns. ChatGPT is one of the most popular AI … Read More “ChatGPT can now alert your ‘Trusted Contact’ in critical moments” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR ChatGPT is now using GPT-5.5 Instant as its deafult model. Compared to GPT-5.3 Instant, OpenAI promises tighter replies and fewer hallucinations. ChatGPT is also learning to share where it’s pulling context from with memory sources. With so many different AI options available to us, it’s understandable to feel a … Read More “Here’s how GPT-5.5 Instant is making ChatGPT better by default” »
TL;DR A recent report shows image- and video-related AI features result in far more downloads than newer models. Both ChatGPT and Gemini saw huge spikes in downloads following the launches of their respective image generation tools last year. However, while OpenAI monetized it well, generating $70 million, Google made only a small fraction from its … Read More “That viral Ghibli trend helped ChatGPT make millions of dollars” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI is now expected to launch its first AI phone sooner, with mass production tipped for the first half of 2027. MediaTek is reportedly now the frontrunner to supply the device’s processors, which could be a customized Dimensity 9600 built on TSMC’s advanced N2P node. The chip is said … Read More “OpenAI’s rumored AI phone might land way sooner than we thought” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI is testing a more efficient way to let ChatGPT see your screen on Android. It could use Android 17’s new Bubbles feature and Accessibility options to view what’s on your screen. This method uses system resources more efficiently compared to the current screen-sharing method that involves casting. OpenAI … Read More “New Android 17 trick could make ChatGPT’s screen sharing way smoother on your phone” »
Nathan Drescher / Android Authority TL;DR ChatGPT has been mentioning goblins unusually frequently for some time. The mentions were seemingly caused by a training quirk for ChatGPT’s retired “nerdy” personality type. A specific instruction in GPT-5.5 should tamp down on the inappropriate goblin mentions. Earlier this week, a post on the ChatGPT subreddit pointed out … Read More “Here’s why ChatGPT kept talking about goblins for a while” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR A trusted analyst has claimed that OpenAI is working with MediaTek and Qualcomm to create custom smartphone processors. These chips would be used in a rumored AI-focused smartphone. The chip specs might be finalized by late 2026 or early next year. OpenAI announced a deal with Broadcom last year … Read More “OpenAI may be planning a 2028 smartphone push with custom chips” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI announces ChatGPT 5.5, making a push for increased productivity and understanding. We’re getting new GPT‑5.5, GPT‑5.5 Pro, and GPT-5.5 Thinking models. While pricing is going up, that’s at least partially offset by increased efficiency. If you’re not the AI company making today’s headlines, you’re already being left behind, … Read More “OpenAI ChatGPT 5.5 boosts productivity and understanding” »
