ChatGPT, the world-famous AI chatbot from OpenAI, is becoming even smarter and more useful with its newest update. Users can now interact directly with popular third-party apps such as Spotify, Canva, and Zillow — all without leaving the chat window. This marks one of the biggest steps forward for ChatGPT since its launch, transforming it from a conversational tool into a true digital assistant capable of handling real-world tasks.
OpenAI has unveiled a new Apps SDK, a software framework that allows developers to build integrated tools for ChatGPT. These tools can work naturally inside your conversations, letting you call on external services just by mentioning their name. Imagine asking, “Spotify, make me a chill evening playlist,” or “Zillow, find me apartments under $2,000 in New York.” ChatGPT can now handle those requests instantly, pulling live data and completing tasks through partner apps.
At launch, OpenAI’s integration list already includes major services like Spotify, Canva, Zillow, Expedia, Booking.com, Coursera, and Figma. That means you can create a design, plan a trip, explore online courses, or even browse real estate listings — all from within your chat with ChatGPT. The AI can also automatically recommend the most relevant app for what you’re discussing. For instance, if you’re talking about planning a vacation, ChatGPT might suggest opening Expedia or Booking.com; if you’re learning a new skill, it could offer to connect you to Coursera.
This new capability builds on OpenAI’s recent announcement that ChatGPT will soon be able to handle purchases directly inside chats. Together, these updates move the chatbot closer to becoming a complete AI ecosystem — not just a conversation partner, but a powerful productivity platform. By integrating apps directly into your chat flow, ChatGPT reduces the need to switch between different tools, making everyday tasks faster, simpler, and more intuitive.
It’s still early days, but this feature opens up massive potential for both developers and users. OpenAI is expected to expand the list of supported apps soon, making ChatGPT more flexible and capable than ever. With the new app integrations, your next playlist, travel plan, or design project might just start — and finish — in a single chat.
