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5 Apps That Might Change How We Use AI

So ChatGPT quietly rolled out what some people are calling an “Apps beta.”

It’s not officially an app store yet, but it’s definitely starting to feel like one.

The idea is simple. Instead of jumping between apps, you stay inside ChatGPT and connect services directly into the conversation. You can call them up using the at command, and ChatGPT can even suggest apps based on what you’re doing.

Here are five apps that already stand out to me.

Spotify and Apple Music let you describe a mood or activity and instantly play the right music without leaving the chat. DoorDash and Instacart take it a step further. If you’re talking recipes, ChatGPT can help you order ingredients on the spot. TripAdvisor ties into travel planning, letting you search and book while you’re already asking questions.

What’s interesting isn’t just the apps themselves. It’s the direction this points to. If developers can build directly inside ChatGPT, this starts looking less like a chatbot and more like a platform.

I’m curious how far this goes.

Is this just a convenience feature, or are we looking at an early version of something that could eventually compete with traditional app stores?

Drop a comment and let me know what you think, and which app you’d actually use.