OpenAI, the leading AI firm headed by CEO Sam Altman, recently announced the much-awaited launch of ChatGPT for Android. The announcement comes a few months after the successful introduction of the iOS version, which swiftly became the top AI application on the platform, with over half a million downloads within a week. The official Android version of ChatGPT will be available on the Google Play Store next week, with pre-registration already open.
The arrival of an official Android version is expected to combat the counterfeit GPT applications that have flooded the market. Until now, these unofficial apps have taken advantage of the Android ecosystem, with some featuring harmful or fraudulent content.
Similar to its iOS counterpart, the Android version of ChatGPT will likely have regional restrictions, initially launching in the United States before rolling out to other countries. The app will offer the premium ChatGPT Plus service which costs $20 per month.
The Android ChatGPT aims to provide an experience akin to its iOS equivalent, including the ability to sync conversations and preferences across devices. Although the exact launch date has not been disclosed, the company confirmed that the rollout will start next week.
OpenAI also working on a new feature, “customized instructions,”exclusively for Plus plan users, currently in its beta phase. This feature will allow users to provide the AI chatbot with specific instructions, enhancing personalization. Additionally, the app will also feature recent enhancements from the iOS version, including Bing integration and improved history search functionality.
Android users can now pre-register for the ChatGPT app on the Google Play Store. Just last week, a report came that ChatGPT has faced its first traffic drop since its launch. The launch on the Android platform is likely to improve its traffic again.