OpenAI has made good on its promise to expand the availability of its ChatGPT iOS app to more countries. Following the launch of the app in the United States in mid-May, OpenAI has now made it accessible in 30+ countries. 

The target areas include Japan, Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Estonia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Slovenia, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates.

iOS users in these regions can now enjoy the features of the ChatGPT app. The app functions similarly to the website, allowing users to sync their conversation history between their computer and iPhone.

Subscribers of ChatGPT Plus can also access GPT-4 through the app, enabling faster responses. Additionally, the mobile app supports voice input through OpenAI’s voice recognition system called “Whisper,” providing an enhanced interactive experience. However, it is currently only available for iPhone users, and those using iPads will need to utilize the desktop version of the app.

Users should exercise caution when downloading the ChatGPT app, as there are several similar apps with comparable names and appearances. It is crucial to verify that the provider is “OpenAI” to ensure the correct app is downloaded.

Although OpenAI has not provided a specific timeline, they assure that ChatGPT will be available on smartphones worldwide soon. While the initial iOS app announcement mentioned forthcoming availability for Android users, there is currently no ChatGPT app for Android devices. As OpenAI continues to expand its AI applications, the company remains committed to balancing accessibility with responsible usage and compliance with regulatory frameworks.