How to Use ChatGPT on iPhone and Android Quickly
From researching to generating different types of content, ChatGPT has seen massive success. But, the major issue with the service is its accessibility. Currently, you need a browser to open the ChatGPT website. However, you’re able to get way faster access to ChatGPT on your smartphone on the go using apps. Here’s how to access and use ChatGPT on iPhone and Android.
How to Use ChatGPT on iPhone
OpenAI recently introduced an official ChatGPT app that you can install directly from the App Store just like any app. But, the UI is different compared to the ChatGPT web app that you are used to.
1.Download and Install theChatGPT appfrom the app store.
2.Open the app and log in with your ChatGPT account.
3.It opens the ChatGPT chat box. Here just tap on the text box below to start messaging to ChatGPT.
4.you may also click on thewaveform iconinside the text box to speak. It will convert your speech into text and gives a reply to that.
5.To check out History or start a new conversation, you can tap on theellipsis icon, then select theHistoryorNew chatoption.
6.If you are a ChatGPT Plus user, you can switch to GPT-4 from the toggle at the top.
As of now, there is no way touse ChatGPT Pluginson the official ChatGPT iOS app. To change any other settings like theme, language, and haptics, you may tap on ellipsis and then select the Settings option.
If you prefer to use the plugins, then you have to rely on the browser version only. In order to access the website faster, you can add the ChatGPT website to your iPhone’s homepage.
1.Open theChatGPT Websiteon Safari or Chrome.
2.Now tap on theShare icon. On Safari, it should be in the center of the bottom bar. Whereas on Chrome, it should be in the top right inside the omni bar.
3.Now in the Share sheet, scroll down and selectAdd to Home Screenoption. On the next pop-up, select theAddoption at the top right.
ChatGPT website icon will be added to your home screen for you to access it faster. Irrespective of which browser you used to add the shortcut, it adds a Safari browser shortcut that opens ChatGPT on the Safari browser automatically.
How to Use ChatGPT on Android
Unlike on the iPhone, there is no official ChatGPT app on Android yet. There are multiple ways to reduce friction and make ChatGPT easier to access. While there are many third-party ChatGPT apps, all the apps are paid apps or even freemium apps that also do not provide plugins, browsing, etc. Better than using any of these services, it is much better to add the ChatGPT website to your home page.
1.Open theChatGPT websiteon Chrome browser. You can use any other browser of your preference, but that browser should also have the option to add websites to the home screen.
2.Now tap on thekebab menu (three-dot menu)at the top right corner and then selectAdd to Home screenoption.
3.In the pop-up, click on theAddoption and then click on theAdd to home screenoption.
That’s it. you have successfully added the ChatGPT website to the home page which you may easily access. It opens ChatGPT on Chrome or any browser you used.
Use ChatGPT on iPhone and Android
While you can use the official ChatGPT app, use third-party apps, or even use the ChatGPT website shortcut on the home screen to access it faster, there is also another niche way. You canadd a ChatGPT bot to your Telegramor WhatsApp services to access ChatGPT directly from these messaging services.
Ravi Teja KNTS
Tech writer with over 4 years of experience at TechWiser, where he has authored more than 700 articles on AI, Google apps, Chrome OS, Discord, and Android. His journey started with a passion for discussing technology and helping others in online forums, which naturally grew into a career in tech journalism. Ravi’s writing focuses on simplifying technology, making it accessible and jargon-free for readers. When he’s not breaking down the latest tech, he’s often immersed in a classic film – a true cinephile at heart.
