OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has finally launched an Android app for users in Malaysia. Last Wednesday, the company announced that the Android app would be rolling out to other countries. The Android version of the chatbot can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store.
However, users should exercise caution when searching for the app on the Play Store, as there are several other apps with similar logos. To ensure safety, users should make sure that the ChatGPT app displays OpenAI as its publisher.
Similar to the web version, the Android app requires users to log in before gaining access to the GPT3.5-powered (or GPT4 for Plus users) chatbot. First-time users can choose to log in with their Google account, Apple ID, or sign up with their email address. It is important to note that OpenAI requires users to have an active phone number for verification before creating an account.
Once logged in, users can view and resume previous chats they had with ChatGPT on any other platforms under the “History” tab, as well as start new conversations. Additionally, the app includes a speech-to-text feature, allowing users to converse with the chatbot using their voice.
By long-pressing on a message from ChatGPT, users can access a menu that provides existing features from the desktop version. These features include the ability to regenerate a specific response, indicate the quality of a response, select and copy text.
The app includes a notice stating that the ability to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus will be available “coming soon,” although no specific date has been provided. ChatGPT Plus offers an enhanced version of the chatbot, providing access to the GPT4 large language model, faster response speeds, beta features, and the ability to use the chatbot even during peak demand periods.
Subscriptions for ChatGPT Plus are priced at US$20 (RM90.22).
The Android version of the chatbot was initially launched in the United States, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil on July 26. The version for iOS devices was made available to Malaysians in June.
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