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OpenAI's Codex Now Available on Mobile
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Why it matters
- →Codex's mobile integration enhances accessibility for developers on the go.
- →The update allows for seamless management of coding tasks across devices.
- →This move intensifies competition in the agentic coding tool market.
OpenAI has integrated its Codex coding tool into the ChatGPT app, allowing users to manage development workflows from their mobile devices. This update, available on both iOS and Android, enables users to control tasks, review outputs, and initiate new projects remotely. The integration follows recent enhancements that allow Codex to operate autonomously on desktops and in live browser sessions. This move highlights the competitive landscape between OpenAI and Anthropic, as both companies strive to make their coding tools more accessible and widely used.
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- 1GPT 5.3 Codex Released
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- 2OpenAI Updates Codex with Superapp Features
The Rundown AI · April 17, 2026 · Same story
- 3OpenAI Codex Introduces New Features
The AI Daily Brief · April 18, 2026 · Related
- 4OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Powers NVIDIA's Codex Application
NVIDIA Blog · April 23, 2026 · Related
- 5OpenAI Codex Update Enhances Functionality
The AI Advantage · May 1, 2026 · Related
- 6OpenAI Enhances Codex Security Measures
OpenAI · May 8, 2026 · Related
- 7OpenAI Codex Plugin Enhances Chrome with Live Context
The AI Daily Brief · May 12, 2026 · Related
- 8OpenAI Develops Secure Sandbox for Codex on Windows
OpenAI · May 13, 2026 · Related
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- 9OpenAI Expands Codex Tools for Enterprise Use
TechCrunch AI · June 2, 2026 · Same story
- 10OpenAI Aims to Transform ChatGPT into a Super App
WIRED AI · June 11, 2026 · Same story
- 11OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work App
The AI Advantage · July 10, 2026 · Same story
- 12OpenAI Launches New Integrated ChatGPT App
Matt Wolfe · July 15, 2026 · Same story
- 13OpenAI Launches ChatGPT App for Linux
TechCrunch AI · August 11, 2026 · Same story
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- May 14 · OpenAI
Codex Now Accessible via ChatGPT Mobile App - May 14 · The Verge AI
OpenAI Codex Now Accessible via ChatGPT Mobile App - May 14 · TechCrunch AI
OpenAI's Codex Now Available on Mobile (This article) - May 15 · The Rundown AI
OpenAI Codex Goes Mobile in ChatGPT App - May 18 · Matt Wolfe
OpenAI Launches Codex for Mobile Devices - May 18 · The AI Daily Brief
Codex Integration Enhances ChatGPT Mobile↳ ChatGPT mobile now features persistent agent workflows with a shift toward human review.
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