OpenAI has just introduced an exciting new feature: you can now call ChatGPT on your phone and have a real-time conversation, just as if you were talking to another person. This announcement, showcased in a recent YouTube video, marks a significant expansion in how users can interact with ChatGPT.
Telephone Feature
Currently, the telephone feature is available exclusively in the United States. If you're in the U.S., you can save the number +1-800-ChatGPT (or +1-800-242-8478) in your contacts and call it for free. Once connected, ChatGPT-4.0 will answer and is ready to chat about anything—from weather updates and directions to dinner recipes. The best part? You don’t need an OpenAI account to make a call. Anyone can use this service for free, regardless of the device—even a landline telephone.
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However, there's a caveat: without an OpenAI account, your call time is limited to 15 minutes. Creating a free account removes this limitation and allows for extended interactions.
WhatsApp Integration
Now for the great news: ChatGPT is also available on WhatsApp, and this feature is not restricted to specific regions. If you have WhatsApp installed, you can use ChatGPT for free from anywhere in the world, no account required. Simply save the same number, +1-800-ChatGPT (or +1-800-242-8478), in your contacts and start a text-based conversation.
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While this integration is convenient, it does come with some limitations. On WhatsApp, ChatGPT can only respond to text prompts and cannot generate images, participate in live voice conversations, or handle voice notes, pictures, files, or any other media. For advanced features like image generation, canvas tools, and file uploads, users will need to download the ChatGPT app on Android, iOS, macOS, or Windows and create a free account.
In Summary
The ability to call and chat with ChatGPT opens up new opportunities for seamless, real-time interactions. Whether through the telephone feature for U.S.-based users or the WhatsApp integration available globally, these advancements make ChatGPT more accessible and versatile than ever. While the WhatsApp version focuses on text-based interactions, downloading the ChatGPT app provides access to the full suite of features for an enhanced experience.