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OpenAI announced that its Codex coding platform is now reachable through the ChatGPT mobile app on Android and iOS. The move lets free‑tier and paid ChatGPT users prompt Codex from their phones while the actual code runs on a secure desktop or cloud environment. By routing requests through a protected relay, OpenAI keeps files and credentials on the original machine, offering developers real‑time updates and decision prompts on the go. The rollout follows Anthropic’s Claude Code mobile access and fits into OpenAI’s broader “super‑app” strategy. Leer más

Lovable has released a mobile version of its AI-driven vibe coding platform on iOS and Android, letting users create web apps and sites by typing or speaking prompts. The app syncs projects with the desktop service, supports asynchronous builds, and lets developers inspect and tweak generated code. By keeping outputs web‑based, Lovable sidesteps recent App Store restrictions that have forced similar tools to redesign their delivery models. The launch aims to extend Lovable’s on‑the‑go workflow while preserving the core promise of turning natural language into functional software. Leer más

Apple’s latest iOS update brings ChatGPT to CarPlay, letting drivers interact with OpenAI’s chatbot through voice‑only conversations. The integration works with iOS 26.4 or newer and the most recent ChatGPT app, offering mute and end‑call buttons, a list of recent chats, and a tap‑to‑activate interface. While text responses are omitted to meet Apple’s developer guidelines, the new feature expands in‑car AI capabilities without requiring a wake word. Leer más

Google is rolling out a new Gemini AI feature called Ask Maps to the Google Maps app. The conversational experience lets users ask follow‑up questions, rephrase queries and explore prompts about trips, nearby amenities and tourist spots. Ask Maps draws on users’ past Maps data to tailor recommendations, such as locating charging stations or well‑lit tennis courts. The update also makes spoken directions sound more natural and improves route alternatives and entrance details. The feature is live for users in the United States and India and will later expand to CarPlay and Android Auto. Leer más

Anthropic confirmed that Claude.ai and Claude Code are experiencing elevated error rates and slower response times, with some users unable to log in. The company posted multiple status updates, noting that the Claude API remains unaffected. Reports on Down Detector peaked above a thousand but have begun to decline, and the iOS app appears to function normally while the web interface continues to encounter errors. Anthropic said a fix is being implemented and the issue is under active investigation. Leer más

Anthropic has begun rolling out Voice Mode for Claude Code, its AI‑powered coding assistant. The feature, announced by engineer Thariq Shihipar on X, is initially available to roughly 5% of users with a wider release planned in the coming weeks. Voice Mode lets developers toggle a /voice command and speak instructions such as “refactor the authentication middleware,” allowing a more hands‑free, conversational coding workflow. While details on usage limits or third‑party voice providers remain unclear, the launch follows Anthropic’s earlier Voice Mode for its standard Claude chatbot and comes amid fierce competition from GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Google and OpenAI. Recent reports show Claude Code’s revenue surpassing $2.5 billion and weekly active users doubling since the start of the year, while the company’s mobile app surged to the top of the U.S. App Store after refusing Department of Defense usage. Leer más

U.S. users removed the ChatGPT mobile app at a dramatically higher rate following OpenAI's announced partnership with the Department of Defense, while Anthropic's Claude saw a sharp increase in downloads after the company publicly declined a similar deal. Market‑intelligence data show a 295% day‑over‑day rise in ChatGPT uninstalls and a 37% to 51% boost in Claude downloads, reflecting strong consumer reactions to the contrasting stances on defense collaboration. Leer más

Particle, the AI‑powered news app founded by former Twitter engineers, has added a Podcast Clips feature that automatically finds and surfaces the most relevant moments from a wide range of podcasts alongside related news stories. Using embedding models and proprietary clipping logic, the app can match dozens of stories within a single episode and provide audio clips or highlighted transcripts. The Android release also brings a new browse tab, entity pages, and a subscription tier called Particle+ that offers premium voices, unlimited crosswords, and private AI chatbot queries. About half of Particle’s weekly users are outside the United States, with India as the largest non‑U.S. market. Leer más

Anthropic’s recent Super Bowl commercials, which feature darkly comedic scenarios of users seeking chatbot advice, have driven a sharp rise in the Claude AI app’s popularity. Within days of the ads, Claude jumped from No. 41 to No. 7 on the U.S. App Store, its highest ranking to date. Downloads surged to an estimated 148,000 between Sunday and Tuesday, a 32% increase over the prior three‑day period. The surge coincided with the release of Anthropic’s Opus 4.6 model and a contrast to competitor ChatGPT’s new ad rollout, highlighting Claude’s “no ads” positioning. Leer más

ChatGPT’s new voice mode offers a conversational experience that feels more human than traditional assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant. Users can choose from distinct voice personalities, experience a more thoughtful pacing, and even shift perspectives to unlock creative responses. The feature transforms routine tasks into fluid dialogues, making planning, brainstorming, and everyday inquiries feel natural and engaging. Leer más

Google Photos now offers a new AI feature called Me Meme that lets users turn any photo into a meme with a few taps. Users select a template, add a picture, and the app generates a captioned image that can be saved, regenerated, or shared. The tool was highlighted by Google executive Sameer Samat at CES 2026 as part of the company's push to make its AI utilities more accessible. While some users have yet to see the feature on their devices, the addition expands Google Photos' creative toolkit. Leer más

OpenAI quietly rolled out an update that embeds voice interaction directly into the standard ChatGPT interface on both mobile and web platforms. Users can now speak to the assistant, see a live transcript, and switch back to typing without leaving the chat window. The new integration also supports video input, on‑demand maps, weather reports and other real‑time visuals, while retaining the ability to turn voice off at any time. Early feedback highlights the smoother workflow but notes a few rough edges, such as occasional image‑generation glitches. Leer más

ChatGPT now lets users create and edit images directly within the chat interface. By selecting styles, using the built‑in editor, and accessing mobile‑specific tools, both free and Plus users can produce customized visuals for a variety of needs. The platform supports style changes, text integration, and uploading existing photos for transformation, making AI‑driven image creation more accessible than ever. Leer más

Remodel AI, founded by Dirk Morris, has rolled out a paint‑visualization feature that uses computer‑vision AI to let users preview real‑world paint colors on photos of their spaces. The tool draws from established brands such as Behr, Benjamin Moore, and Sherwin‑Williams, and adjusts for lighting and texture to produce realistic renderings. Available on iOS and Android, the app offers a free tier and paid subscriptions ranging from $7 to $60 per month. Users simply upload or capture a room image, select colors, and receive quick, accurate visualizations that aid design decisions. Leer más

Google's NotebookLM has rolled out a major upgrade that makes locating, adding, and managing research sources far easier. The Gemini‑powered assistant now offers "Fast" and "Deep" research modes, lets users add CNET as a preferred Chrome source, and expands file compatibility to include Google Sheets, Microsoft Word documents, PDFs, and other Drive files without extra downloads. These enhancements follow recent improvements to the mobile app and chat experience, reinforcing NotebookLM’s role as a versatile AI‑driven notetaking and research tool for students, professionals, and casual users alike. Leer más

Coda Music, a newer entrant in the streaming market, has launched a suite of tools to identify and label AI‑generated songs. The platform now reviews every new artist for AI origins, flags profiles suspected of AI creation, and offers a user‑controlled toggle to hide AI artists entirely. Alongside these safeguards, Coda promotes higher per‑stream payouts, a $1 contribution to independent or qualifying artists from each subscription, and a social‑focused feed that encourages sharing and direct artist interaction. The features are live on iOS and Android, with a web interface slated for the future. Leer más

Google has upgraded its NotebookLM mobile app, adding the ability to generate flashcards and quizzes directly from user‑provided source material. The new features sit alongside the existing Audio Overviews tool and come with customizable difficulty and focus options. At the same time, the app’s chat function has been enhanced with a larger context window and faster multiturn capabilities, making interactions more natural and accurate. While the update marks a significant step toward parity with the web version, some advanced features remain unavailable on mobile. Leer más

ChatGPT now lets users create and edit images directly within the chat interface without needing a paid subscription. Since March, the feature has been available to all accounts, offering a simple prompt bar for text‑to‑image generation and an upload option for photo modifications. Generation can take a couple of minutes, and users can retry or tweak results through built‑in tools. Free accounts are subject to daily limits, while paid tiers provide faster and higher‑volume access. The service is accessible via web, desktop, and mobile apps, and users can opt out of data use for model training. Leer más

Google has upgraded its NotebookLM mobile app with AI-driven flashcards, quizzes, and an enhanced chat experience. Previously limited to desktop, these study tools now let users create customized flashcards and quizzes from uploaded sources on the go. The update also improves the Gemini-powered conversation feature, providing a longer context window and better memory on mobile devices. Users can selectively choose which sources the AI draws from, giving greater control when working with multiple documents. The changes aim to make NotebookLM a more flexible, portable hub for processing notes, PDFs, transcripts, and other text‑based materials. Leer más

Amazon has launched Alexa Plus, a generative AI assistant, within its Amazon Music mobile app for iOS and Android. The new feature, available to users in an early‑access beta, lets listeners ask complex music‑related questions, identify songs by lyrics or context, and receive highly personalized recommendations based on era, mood, artists, instruments, and more. Users can also filter out unwanted content, such as specific genres or performers, while exploring deeper details like chart positions, sample origins, and song meanings. Leer más