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OpenAI announces feature update for ChatGPT at DevDay 2025: users can make use of third-party apps from inside the chat rooms. This new ability makes these interactions more potent, as it allows users to accomplish tasks and use services right in the ChatGPT interface.

Third-Party Apps Inside ChatGPT

With this release, ChatGPT has the ability to seamlessly fuse with top apps. Developers can now build apps that run within ChatGPT using the new Apps SDK, which is in preview for now. These are apps that reply with the natural emails, complete with interactive features — maps, links to playlists and slides and more. ChatGPT can recommend apps on its own when relevant, or users can ask for them by name if they have particular tasks in mind.

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Practical Examples

Here are some of the practical real-world use cases for this update:

- You might say, “Spotify, make a playlist for my party this Friday,” and ChatGPT would pop open Spotify within the chat to put together the playlist.

- When talking about home buying, ChatGPT could recommend the Zillow app to display listings on an interactive map without leaving the chat.

- Canva and Coursera can also be used to design slide decks, or take notes on course content while you watch videos.

Availability and Supported Platforms

Currently, apps are available to all logged-in ChatGPT users outside the EU across Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. OpenAI launched the first set of apps with pilot partners including Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, Expedia, Figma, Spotify, and Zillow. These apps are available in English in regions where the services operate.

Developer Opportunities with Apps SDK

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the base protocol of the Apps SDK. Developers have an opportunity to test their apps in Developer Mode in ChatGPT before they submit for review and publication. OpenAI has also pledged information about app monetisation later this year, paving the way for developers to reach millions of users directly within ChatGPT.

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Why This Update Matters

This is the release that changes the game for ChatGPT, bringing familiar interactive aspects together with conversational AI. Now users can create, learn or get things done all from one chat. As the community of developers builds apps, ChatGPT will likely grow into an even richer platform for productivity, entertainment and learning.

Conclusion

The incorporation of third-party bots in ChatGPT is a major step toward a more interactive, flexible AI experience from OpenAI. Creation from playlists and maps to straight-to-the-point slides or a new educational course, ChatGPT grows into an all-in-one platform where you never need to leave the conversation when you have access to much more intelligence than ever before.