OpenAI has made significant updates to its ChatGPT apps for Android and iOS, adding a "Thinking Duration" adjustment feature. According to the tech media bleepingcomputer, this update allows mobile users to flexibly choose the depth of AI thinking to better meet different needs.

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In previous versions, the thinking function on Android was locked in "Standard" mode, which responded quickly but was limited by computing power when performing complex reasoning, making it difficult to provide in-depth analysis. This update enables mobile users to experience the same efficient service as desktop users, allowing them to switch between "Standard Thinking" and "Extended Thinking" modes according to their needs.

"Standard Thinking" is mainly used for quickly answering daily questions and is suitable for handling simple queries. "Extended Thinking," on the other hand, is metaphorically described as having stronger "computing power." In this mode, the model can spend more time on logical reasoning, thus providing more accurate answers when dealing with complex mathematical, programming, or logical analysis problems.

It is worth noting that this new feature is currently only available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, while Go subscribers are temporarily unable to use it. In addition, OpenAI also restructured the desktop version in this update, introducing the "Formatted Module" feature. This feature aims to improve the problem of previously single-format model output. For example, when users request to write an email, the new version will be able to automatically identify the task type, adjust the user interface layout, making it more like a professional email client, thereby enhancing the intuitiveness and convenience of the user experience.

Key Points:   

✨ This update allows mobile users to manually adjust the depth of AI thinking, enhancing the interactive experience.   

🧠 "Standard Thinking" is suitable for simple questions, while "Extended Thinking" provides deep reasoning to solve complex problems.   

📱 The new feature is currently only available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, and the desktop version has also been optimized in terms of interface.