OpenAI’s Codex Mac app adds three key features that go beyond agentic coding Zac Hall | Apr 16 2026 - 10:00 am PT | Apr 16 2026 - 10:00 am PT OpenAI is releasing a new version of its Codex desktop app today. The latest Codex update adds three key features that expand its use beyond agentic coding. …
… Codex mobile access lives inside the ChatGPT app While Codex is a standalone app on the Mac, OpenAI is putting remote access features inside the ChatGPT mobile app. “Codex is now in the ChatGPT mobile app so you can stay in the loop from anywhere while Codex gets work done across your laptops, devb… …
… Today, Codex for Mac is taking its recently gained memory feature further with a feature OpenAI calls Chronicle. Chronicle in Codex uses recent screen content for improving context Codex is OpenAI’s desktop “superapp” in the making. For now, Codex is especially made for agentic coding. …
… Looking ahead, we’ll likely see new features and capabilities arrive in the Codex desktop app later today. OpenAI has regularly updated Codex with bigger feature releases on Thursdays for the last several weeks. Codex for Mac is available here , and ChatGPT is on the App Store . …
… OpenAI could also be planning Codex remote control features from the ChatGPT app, but bringing a version of Codex to iOS would expand its reach beyond the desktop. If Codex is indeed a new iPhone app, it would be OpenAI’s third iOS app after Sora. …
… OpenAI says the new version includes five times more Codex usage than Plus, access to all Pro features including exclusive models, and unlimited access to Instant and Thinking models. “To celebrate the launch, we’re increasing Codex usage for a limited time through May 31st so that Pro $100 subscri… …
… The new feature follows the release of ChatGPT Images 2 on Tuesday, Chronicle in Codex on Monday, and a major new version of Codex for Mac last Thursday. …
… That is why we are launching Codex Labs. Codex Labs brings OpenAI experts directly into organizations to help teams put Codex to work on real problems. …
… Last week, Codex for Mac was overhauled with computer use and more features that go beyond agentic coding. …
… Now SpaceX is eyeing Cursor, a competitor to Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex. …
