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Every notable ChatGPT update, tracked as it ships.<\/strong> We monitor OpenAI's official release notes, model deployments, and pricing adjustments so you can see exactly what changed and when. Each entry includes the date, what shipped, and whether it affects your workflows. For our full evaluation, see the ChatGPT review<\/a>.<\/p>\n OpenAI shipped 18 consumer-facing updates between March 1 and April 30, 2026, including two new model tiers, a complete image generation overhaul, and the introduction of ads on free plans. The pace of iteration has accelerated significantly compared to 2025.<\/p>","news_entries":[{"entry_date":"Apr 28, 2026","entry_month_group":"April 2026","entry_title":"Model selection moves to the composer","entry_category":"ui","entry_major":false,"entry_description":"Model selection now appears in the composer on web so you can pick the right model before sending a message. Thinking effort controls also move into the model picker. 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