ChatGPT now available for Android users in India

Android users in India can now download and use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT from the Google Play Store, creator of the chatbot OpenAI announced on Tuesday. With this, India becomes one of the select countries where ChatGPT is accessible for Android users.

The app is also available in the US, Bangladesh and Brazil now. “ChatGPT for Android is now available for download in the US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil! We plan to expand the rollout to additional countries over the next week,” as per a tweet from OpenAI’s official handle.

ChatGPT for Android is now available for download in the US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil! We plan to expand the rollout to additional countries over the next week. https://t.co/NfBDYZR5GI

— OpenAI (@OpenAI) July 25, 2023

The app is also available in the US, Bangladesh and Brazil now. “ChatGPT for Android is now available for download in the US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil! We plan to expand the rollout to additional countries over the next week,” as per a tweet from OpenAI’s official handle.  

The recent development follows OpenAI's release of the iOS version of the app on May 18.  

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot introduced by OpenAI's founder Sam Altman in November last year, has gained significant popularity. Like the iOS version, Android users can also engage with the generative AI to receive advice, answers, and other helpful responses. Voice requests are supported through OpenAI's in-house speech recognition, allowing users to sync their chat history across devices and export data. However, app users currently miss out on plugins.

The app is free, syncs chat history across devices, and incorporates the latest model improvements from OpenAI, as mentioned in its description.

Users are advised to be cautious when sharing sensitive information as their chats may be reviewed by OpenAI's AI trainers to enhance the system. Additionally, ChatGPT will have access to users' chat history, but users have control over whether new chats on their devices will be used to improve the system.

Notably, the ads-free ChatGPT AI Assistants app is already available in India with subscription options at ₹990 per week, ₹1,450 per month, and ₹6,850 for a lifetime. Users can enjoy benefits such as access to the powerful GTP-4 model, unlimited questions and answers, and a generous word limit for both questions and answers.

In January, Microsoft Corp announced a significant investment in OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, to bring advanced AI technologies to its consumer and enterprise products. This collaboration marks the third phase of their long-term partnership.

In 2022, Android held a share of 95.26 per cent of the mobile operating system market in India, as reported by Statista on March 8. This means a vast number of people rely on Android services in the country, presenting an excellent opportunity for businesses to make use of ChatGPT. 

By utilising ChatGPT, enterprises can streamline tasks and improve communication. Whether it's automating routine tasks or enhancing customer support, ChatGPT provides a valuable tool to boost business efficiency and effectiveness.