Imagine you plan your whole day. You book flights, create music playlists, design presentations, and shop for a home—all in one app. It feels practical, right? This dream comes true with the latest ChatGPT SDK update. Now, full apps run directly inside your ChatGPT chats.
Here’s why this update matters and what it means for users, developers, and businesses.
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What Are ChatGPT Apps and Why They Matter
ChatGPT apps are full applications built into your chat. You no longer need to jump between many apps or browser windows. Instead, you talk to these apps as you chat. For example:
• You plan a trip. ChatGPT calls Expedia inside your chat and shows flight prices and booking options.
• You make a party playlist. The Spotify app in ChatGPT creates one from your chat details, like a ’90s hip-hop list.
• You design a poster. Canva appears in the chat so you create a design without switching windows.
• You learn a new skill. Coursera shows courses right in the conversation.
This setup keeps your work in one smooth flow, saving you time and making tasks simpler.
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How Does This Work on a Technical Level?
OpenAI uses a tool called the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to join ChatGPT with other apps. MCP does three things:
• It reads data from the connected apps to grasp your needs.
• It starts the right actions in those apps, like making a playlist or finding flights.
• It shows app content (such as videos, images, or forms) right in the chat while keeping your data safe.
Each app can appear in different ways:
• Inline mode: App content appears like a regular message in the chat.
• Picture-in-picture mode: Videos or images stay on screen while you chat below.
• Full-screen mode: The app fills your screen when you need more space, such as for design work.
These settings let you decide how you work best.
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Who Can Build These Apps?
OpenAI has shared an open-source SDK. Any developer—from a small creator to a large firm—can build apps for ChatGPT. Right now, seven official launch partners include:
• Spotify (music)
• Canva and Figma (design)
• Zillow (real estate)
• Expedia and Booking.com (travel)
• Coursera (education)
Later this year, OpenAI will let every developer send in an app after a review. This opens a door for services to meet 800 million weekly ChatGPT users in one chat.
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What This Means for Businesses and Users
The way we find and use services will shift a lot.
• For users: Instead of browsing app stores or watching ads, the apps come up as you chat—right when you show interest. For example, if you ask how to study Python, ChatGPT might show a Coursera course right there, which feels more natural than ads.
• For businesses: This shift creates a path for instant user shows and higher chances to act, as your interest is alive in the conversation.
This new method makes ChatGPT a platform much like iOS or Android. It combines chat, actions, and apps in one space.
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Privacy and Control
User privacy stays a top priority:
• At first use, ChatGPT asks for your permission and explains which data is used.
• Apps only grab the least amount of data needed and must share clear privacy rules.
• OpenAI can remove an app if it breaks the rules.
• In the future, more precise privacy settings will let you choose what data is shared.
This plan helps you feel safe while you enjoy smooth app work.
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Monetization and New Opportunities for Developers
OpenAI introduces a payment method called the Agentic Commerce Protocol. This tool helps developers get paid with quick checkouts inside ChatGPT:
• Users can buy premium app features with simple chat commands.
• You stay in the chat, with no need to enter payment details many times.
• This creates a new space where developers can build, promote, and sell right in ChatGPT’s chat.
With hundreds of millions using ChatGPT, this is an exciting chance for developers to make quality apps that work well for users.
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Real-Life Example: From Idea to Finished Product in Minutes
One demo showed a person using ChatGPT to design a poster for a dog-walking service. The user simply asked Canva in the chat for poster ideas. In minutes, multiple designs appeared. The user asked for small edits and then chose a final version—all within ChatGPT. This process cuts the time needed from an idea to a finished work.
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What’s Next? How to Get Ready
For users, this update means more ease, richer chats, and a new way to use the services you need—all without leaving the chat.
For business owners and developers, it is time to consider how your services can fit into these chat experiences. Try building a chatbot-integrated app or get ready for the upcoming SDK request period.
For those who want to learn more about these tools, join a community or course on AI and automation to stay informed and gain real experience.
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Start experimenting with ChatGPT apps today by trying the current launch partners. Or, watch out for new apps coming soon to your chats. For developers, this is the perfect moment to explore OpenAI’s open SDK. Build apps that connect with millions in natural conversation. The future of using apps will be simple, clear, and part of your daily chat.
Ready to see how these changes can help you at work or at home? Try asking ChatGPT for help today—you may find that your tasks become much easier.
