ChatGPT, OpenAI’s language model, is making significant strides towards becoming a viable replacement for Google Assistant. Recently, OpenAI managed to overcome a major hurdle by allowing ChatGPT to be accessed directly from Quick Settings, bringing it closer to a true voice assistant experience.
The ChatGPT app, which was launched back in July 2023, has been steadily improving since its release. However, one of its limitations was the inability to function as a voice assistant. OpenAI aimed to rectify this problem, much to Google’s potential discontent.
According to sources, ChatGPT can now be assigned as one of the tiles in Quick Settings. For those unfamiliar, Quick Settings is the row of tiles that appear when you pull down the notification shade on your device. By simply tapping on the ChatGPT icon in Quick Settings, users can access the chatbot with ease.
Upon tapping the icon, a brief animation appears at the bottom of the screen, and after a slight delay, users can start speaking to ChatGPT. The app then displays a thinking animation before providing a voice response. With this new feature, ChatGPT can be accessed from any screen on the device, significantly enhancing its usability as a voice assistant.
Another noteworthy aspect is that ChatGPT keeps a record of voice conversations, allowing users to revisit and continue these conversations through text or voice input.
Accessing the ChatGPT tile in Quick Settings is a simple process, with one minor requirement. Presently, this feature is only available in the beta version of the app. Users can join the beta program by searching for the ChatGPT app on the Google Play Store and selecting the Join Beta option. After updating the app, users can locate the ChatGPT tile in their Quick Settings. As expected with beta versions, some instability may be encountered, but OpenAI is actively working to resolve any issues.
Overall, the inclusion of ChatGPT in Quick Settings brings it closer to achieving its goal of becoming a genuine voice assistant. With its convenient access from any screen and the ability to record conversations, OpenAI is steadily bridging the gap between ChatGPT and popular voice assistant platforms like Google Assistant.
Note: This article is generated by OpenAI’s language model and has not been verified or endorsed by a human editor.
