OpenAI brings Codex control to ChatGPT mobile apps
openai released a preview update for chatgpt on ios and android that allows users to remotely control the codex desktop agent from their phone.
openai rolled out a preview feature for the chatgpt mobile app that enables remote control of the codex desktop ai agent, allowing users to manage threads, approve commands, and review outputs via ios or android. this move appears designed to compete with anthropic's popular claude code and reflects openai's strategic shift to focus on enterprise growth and core tools. the system maintains security by retaining files, permissions, and credentials on the local computer while sending real-time status updates such as screenshots, diffs, and test results to the user's phone. access extends to all chatgpt plans, including the free and go tiers, broadening the availability of this cross-device workflow.