OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone

OpenAI has announced that Codex, its AI-powered coding assistant, is now available directly on mobile devices via the ChatGPT app. This integration enables users to keep track of and manage their development workflows from anywhere using their phones, supporting both iOS and Android platforms.

Mobile Access to Coding Workflows

With the latest app update, users can now view live environments where Codex is active and take actions such as reviewing code outputs, approving commands, switching models, and starting new projects—all on their smartphones. This makes the process of monitoring and controlling development tasks much more flexible and mobile-friendly.

Expanding Codex's Capabilities

The mobile integration follows a series of recent enhancements to Codex. Last month, OpenAI introduced background running capabilities for Codex in desktop environments, allowing it to handle multiple tasks autonomously. Additionally, a Chrome extension now enables Codex to assist in live browser sessions, broadening its utility for developers.

Competitive Landscape

OpenAI's move comes as competition intensifies with other AI coding tools, such as Anthropic’s Claude Code. Anthropic recently introduced a remote control feature for its tool, underscoring the race to provide developers with the most accessible and versatile coding assistants. Despite growing popularity of alternatives, both Codex and Claude Code continue to see widespread adoption in the tech industry.

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