ChatGPT's New Desktop App Wins Praise: UI Overhaul and PETS Widget
Bernardmark · reddit · 2026-08-07
A Reddit user who previously bounced between the browser and the old Mac app calls the newly released ChatGPT desktop app a "massively pleasant surprise." The update unifies Chat and Work modes, improving local code interactions and allowing seamless switching between daily chats and heavy-duty work.
The standout feature is the PETS widget, described as a modern Clippy. It lets users monitor ongoing processes and receive notifications even when focused on other apps. The user also praises the highly upgraded, intuitive UI/UX, fewer bugs, and notes that the app has almost entirely replaced their browser for work.
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