OpenAI has released a new update for ChatGPT mobile apps. The update adds a Thinking Mode toggle to iOS and Android.
This feature gives users more control over how ChatGPT answers questions. It first appeared on desktop.
Now it is available on mobile too. The rollout started on December 29.
The new option helps users choose between faster replies and deeper thinking.
ChatGPT Thinking Mode: Adds Toggle on iOS and Android
The new toggle lets users switch between Standard Thinking and Extended Thinking.
It works when using ChatGPT’s reasoning model. Before this update, mobile users had no choice. The app always used Standard Thinking.
Now, Plus users can decide how much time ChatGPT spends thinking before it replies.
Thinking mode options explained:
- Standard Thinking
- Faster replies
- Uses less computing power
- Good for simple questions
- Default mode for most users
- Extended Thinking
- Slower but deeper answers
- Better for complex problems
- Uses more reasoning time
- Ideal for research and planning
Desktop users received this feature in September. Mobile users now get the same level of control.
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Feature Limited to Paid Plans, More Controls for Pro Users
The Thinking Mode toggle is not for everyone. OpenAI has limited access based on subscription plans.
Who can use the Thinking Mode toggle:
- ChatGPT Plus users
- Cost: $20 per month
- Access to Standard and Extended Thinking
- Available on mobile and desktop
- ChatGPT Go users
- Cost: around $5 per month
- Available in select Asian countries
- No access to the toggle
- ChatGPT Pro users
- Cost: $200 per month
- Access to more modes
- Includes:
- Light mode for very fast replies
- Heavy mode for deepest reasoning
Extended Thinking was once the default for Plus users. OpenAI changed this to give users more choice and better speed control.
OpenAI also shared that updates will continue. The company wants to improve how users interact with ChatGPT across devices. The Thinking Mode toggle is part of that goal.
The update is rolling out slowly. Some users may see it later than others.
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