ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode Now Available on Mac and Windows Desktop Apps

Exciting news for ChatGPT users! OpenAI has rolled out Advanced Voice Mode in the macOS and Windows desktop apps, bringing more natural, real-time conversations to your computer. Now, you can chat hands-free with ChatGPT while working, getting advice, answers, and insights without lifting a finger. Here’s a rundown of everything new in today’s update.

What’s New in Advanced Voice Mode?

Advanced Voice Mode lets you have seamless, voice-driven interactions with ChatGPT right on your desktop. Imagine being able to ask ChatGPT a question or brainstorm ideas simply by speaking, with the option to interrupt anytime for a smooth, conversational flow. It also picks up on the tone of your voice, sensing emotions and adapting its responses, so your experience feels even more personalized and engaging.

This new feature is perfect for those times when typing just isn’t convenient — whether you're multitasking, deep into a project, or just prefer talking over typing.

Introducing OpenAI o1-preview & o1-mini Models

Alongside Advanced Voice Mode, OpenAI has introduced the o1-preview and o1-mini models in the macOS app. These are special versions of ChatGPT designed to be more thoughtful in their responses. Rather than generating quick answers, these models spend more time reasoning, making them perfect for handling complex tasks in areas like science, coding, and math.

With these models, you’ll notice a deeper level of problem-solving and analytical thinking, so you can rely on ChatGPT for even the toughest questions.

Enhanced User Experience with New Features

This update brings a few more enhancements to the ChatGPT desktop app:

• New Text Fade Animation: Responses now have a smooth fade-in effect, giving a more polished look to your conversations.
• Notifications for Background Replies: When using reasoning models, ChatGPT will notify you once it finishes a response in the background — a great feature for when you're waiting on detailed answers.
• Open Links in Browser: You can now choose to open chat links in your default browser, making it easy to explore linked content.
• Apple Handoff Support: Start a conversation on your iPhone and seamlessly continue on your Mac, thanks to Handoff support.
• Find Text in Conversations: Locate specific parts of your chat history with Command + F or through the app menu, making it easier to find past information.
• Restore Draft Messages: Now, you can bring back your draft responses if you navigate away or close the app mid-message.

Performance Improvements and Fixes

To make your ChatGPT experience even smoother, OpenAI has also tackled several bugs and improved performance:

• Improved App Launch Speed: Get started faster with a more optimized launch experience.
• Better Scrolling Performance: Smooth scrolling through conversation history, especially helpful for longer chats.
• Accessibility Enhancements: More robust support for accessible conversations, making ChatGPT easier to use for everyone.

Final Thoughts: Voice-Driven AI at Your Fingertips

With Advanced Voice Mode and thoughtful updates across the app, ChatGPT on desktop is more powerful and user-friendly than ever. Whether you’re chatting hands-free, solving complex problems, or just enjoying a smoother experience, this update has a lot to offer.

Ready to try it out? Just update your ChatGPT desktop app, and experience all the new features in action!