Android users, rejoice! You can now ditch Google Assistant (or Gemini) and make ChatGPT your go-to digital assistant. Thanks to the latest beta version of the ChatGPT Android app, OpenAI’s chatbot can be fully integrated into your device.
This means you can summon ChatGPT using the same familiar methods you used for Google Assistant. If you’re rocking the classic three-button navigation, a long-press of the home button will do the trick. Gesture navigation users? A swipe up and hold from either bottom corner of the screen will launch the chatbot. And, if you have it enabled, a long press of the power button can also bring up ChatGPT.
Once activated, ChatGPT jumps straight into voice mode, ready to take your spoken commands. One thing to keep in mind: there’s currently no “Hey, ChatGPT” hotword support. This limitation is due to the need for special APIs that are typically reserved for pre-installed, trusted apps.
The exact date for the full public rollout of this feature is still up in the air. So, if you’re not part of the ChatGPT Android beta program, you might have a bit of a wait. Nonetheless, having the option to set ChatGPT as your default digital assistant provides Android users with exciting new possibilities.