OpenAI Launches Native ChatGPT Mac App With GPT-4o Upgrade
OpenAI introduces a dedicated Mac desktop app with a convenient keyboard shortcut and makes its latest GPT-4o model free for all users. The release coincides with ongoing rumors of an upcoming Apple partnership for iOS 18.
OpenAI releases a new desktop app for the Mac, giving ChatGPT Plus subscribers immediate access to the software. Users activate the assistant instantly using a simple Option + Space keyboard shortcut and engage in seamless voice conversations through the new Voice Mode feature. A wider public release for all Mac users follows in the coming weeks.
In a major shift for the platform, OpenAI makes its new GPT-4o large language model completely free. This upgrade gives non-paying users access to GPT-4 level intelligence for the first time, replacing the older GPT-3.5 model. The company states that GPT-4o delivers faster performance and enhanced capabilities across text, voice, and vision.
The announcement arrives as Apple finalizes discussions to integrate ChatGPT directly into the iPhone with the upcoming iOS 18 update. Apple plans to unveil these AI partnerships and its own on-device AI features at its annual WWDC developers conference next month. Additionally, OpenAI updates its web interface with a friendlier home screen and redesigned message layout.