ChatGPT Standard & Advanced Voice Mode To Stay, Reverts After Feedback
OpenAI just rolled out a new update to ChatGPT with version v1.2025.252 on beta channel. With GPT-5 now available across free and paid tiers, OpenAI is integrating several new features, making it an all-in-one AI assistant. The latest addition includes more Google apps and services integration into ChatGPT app, adds new themes and accent colors, and one major change coming to voice mode.
Last month, Open AI announced retirement of the standard voice mode and streamlining the Advanced Voice mode with the new ChatGPT Voice. Meaning, voices going away too!
The ChatGPT app said, Advanced Voice is now ChatGPT Voice; adding they are streamlining and upgrading voice so you get hours of access per day. Plus, standard voice retires on September 9, 2025. So after Sep 9, there will only be 1 voice mode called ChatGPT Voice. The legacy voices may be going away too.
Good news is, after feedback, OpenAI is reverting these changes and keeping the Standard Voice Mode in ChatGPT. The new statement says, they are reverting the changes.
Voice Mode Updates: Standard Voice Here to Stay
Standard vs. Advanced Voice Mode
Initially, OpenAI planned to retire the Standard Voice Mode after September 9, 2025, with the introduction of the Advanced Voice Mode, which expanded access times significantly. With users expressing a preference for Standard Voice, OpenAI has decided to keep it available while working on improving the Advanced Voice Mode.
New Developments:
- Standard Voice Mode: Its unique appeal has earned it a reprieve, and it will remain available.
- Advanced Voice Mode: With enhanced usage limits, free users now have hours of daily access, and Plus users enjoy near-unlimited use.
- Feedback-Driven Updates: OpenAI is refining the Advanced Voice Mode based on user feedback to ensure it meets expectations.
Here is OpenAI’s statement:
Last month we announced that everyone now has access to Advanced Voice Mode, with usage limits expanded from minutes per day to hours for free users and near unlimited for Plus.
We also announced that Standard Voice Mode would be retired after a 30-day sunset. We’ve heard feedback that Standard Voice is special to many, and we want to get this transition right. Standard Voice will stay available while we address some of your feedback in Advanced Voice.
Stay tuned, more improvements to Advanced Voice Mode are coming soon!
APK Breakdown: What We Found in Latest ChatGPT Source Code
During our ongoing APK Breakdown series at AndroidSage, we discovered several revealing code snippets within ChatGPT’s Android application that point to an upcoming Google Maps integration. The source code reveals specific resource declarations for:
Visual Overhaul: AMOLED Theme and Custom Accent Colors
AMOLED-Optimized Dark Mode
The latest update features a stunning AMOLED-optimized theme that redefines the visual interaction with ChatGPT on both Android and iOS platforms. Emphasizing clarity and energy efficiency, this new theme outranks past designs by providing:
- True black backgrounds: Ideal for OLED displays, optimizing battery performance.
- Vibrant Visuals: Enhanced color depth and contrast.
Personalization Through Accent Colors
Users can further customize their ChatGPT interfaces with eight accent colors:
- Six accessible to all
- Two exclusive to Plus and Pro subscribers
This enhancement replaces the previous gray accents, adding charm and personal touch to user interfaces.
Expanded Interconnectivity: Google and Social Media Integration
Google Maps and Beyond
This ChatGPT update enhances its utility by offering deeper integration with Google services, significantly with Google Maps. With the new capabilities, users can:
- Discover locations
- Get directions
- Access nearby points of interest
EV and Fuel Stations: Capabilities were added to locate and check the status of EV charging stations and fuel outlets, aligning ChatGPT with the needs of modern travelers and eco-conscious users.
Social Media Integration
The update also introduces expanded connectivity to leading social platforms:
- Facebook, GitHub, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube
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Get the Latest ChatGPT Experience
For users wanting access to these updates, the ChatGPT app is available on major app stores:
You may sign up for ChatGPT beta testing on Play Store for latest features. Beta testing opportunities on the Google Play Store allow users to experience new features ahead of general release.
- Android: Google Play Store
- iOS: Apple App Store
