ChatGPT has an impressive voice mode that offers a very natural, conversational flow. The latest update to ChatGPT now combines voice mode with the main text mode by default.
OpenAI shows off some advantages of the new voice mode design. For instance, ChatGPT can show map results from voice mode now. It also displays a transcript of the voice mode conversation in the chat interface.
However, if you strictly want an audio experience, you can switch back to the old voice mode design for now. There’s a new toggle in the app’s settings to revert back to separate mode.
You can now use ChatGPT Voice right inside chat—no separate mode needed.
You can talk, watch answers appear, review earlier messages, and see visuals like images or maps in real time.
Rolling out to all users on mobile and web. Just update your app. pic.twitter.com/emXjNpn45w — OpenAI (@OpenAI) November 25, 2025
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