Official ChatGPT app launched, but similar, fake apps are exploiting, overcharging users

ChatGPT iPhone app highlights

Currently, the dedicated app for iPhone users is available for download on the Apple App Store in the US and should be made available globally soon. Let us get into the details.

• Instant answers: Obtain accurate details without having to go through advertisements or numerous outcomes.
• Tailored advice: Get advice on cooking, travel arrangements, or writing meaningful messages.
• Creative inspiration: Create gift suggestions, structure presentations, or compose a flawless poem.
• Professional input: Improve work efficiency by receiving feedback on ideas, summarising notes, and getting help with technical topics.
• Learning opportunities: You can learn new languages and modern history at your own speed.

The ChatGPT app for iOS is being rolled out by the company in the US and will soon be available in other countries. To run the app, iOS 16.1 or a higher version is required.

The free app allows users to synchronise their chat history across multiple devices. In addition, it incorporates Whisper, which is the company’s speech-recognition system that is open-source, allowing for voice input.

OpenAI said that by making the ChatGPT app for iOS, they are taking another step toward their goal of turning cutting-edge research into useful tools that give people more power while making them easier to use. 

ChatGPT app for Android users

The company did not reveal many details about the app being available for Android users. However, it mentioned that, soon, Android users would be able to access ChatGPT via a specific Android app.

Fake ChatGPT apps exploiting, overcharging users

The newly developed iOS app will enable users to tackle multiple fraudulent ChatGPT applications that have emerged on the internet in the recent past. According to a report from cybersecurity company Sophos, certain app developers are producing counterfeit ChatGPT applications with the intention of deceiving users into purchasing costly subscriptions, ultimately resulting in monetary theft.

As per the report, there has been an increase in mobile apps claiming to be connected to the ChatGPT AI platform. These apps fall under the category of “fleeceware,” which refers to apps that exhibit similar behaviours mentioned below.

• The functionality can be accessed for free either through the mobile operating system or other online sources.
• The company encourages users to sign up for a brief free trial, which then automatically converts into a costly recurring subscription fee in order to generate revenue from unsuspecting individuals.
• The free version is made difficult to use with intrusive advertising and other features, which are designed to encourage users to subscribe.