ChatGPT users can now experience the power of Codex directly on their mobile devices. OpenAI has just announced the preview of this feature, marking a significant step forward in bringing AI agents out of the traditional laptop environment.
Developments
The mobile Codex feature allows users to trigger and monitor agents executing tasks remotely. According to OpenAI, the goal of this update is to help users walk away from their computer screens ('touch grass') while ensuring that automated tasks run smoothly via the mobile app.
Why It Matters
Bringing Codex to mobile unlocks flexible workflow management for engineers and project managers. Instead of being glued to their laptops to check code or deployment status, users can control agents through the familiar ChatGPT conversational interface. This signals OpenAI's strong focus on mobility in the AI Agent era.