ChatGPT Atlas adds Tab Groups and Auto Search Switching between Google and AI

ChatGPT Atlas Gains Tab Groups, Auto Google/AI Search Switching

OpenAI is rolling out another noteworthy update to ChatGPT Atlas, its AI-powered browser for Mac. As per the release notes, the latest build introduces tab groups, allowing users to organize their browsing sessions more efficiently. The update also brings fixes for vertical tab "mini mode" and a simplified right-click context menu for tabs. On the search front, Atlas now features an "Auto" mode that automatically switches between ChatGPT and Google depending on the query. The search results UI has also been refreshed with a new vertical layout that more prominently displays links in answers. Elsewhere in this update, Safari users migrating to Atlas will now be prompted to install the iCloud passwords extension during onboarding. Other changes include a simplified address bar context menu, crash fixes, updated translations, and support for macOS keyboard text replacements on webpages. Today's update follows the browser's first major update that came in November. That introduced vertical tabs, iCloud Passkey support, and Google as a default search engine option. Atlas currently remains available only on macOS, but OpenAI has said Windows, iOS, and Android versions are coming.

ChatGPT Atlas now lets you organize tabs into groups

Its latest update also brings a handy "Auto" mode that switches between ChatGPT and Google based on your queries. OpenAI just pushed a fresh update for ChatGPT Atlas, its AI-powered browser for macOS, and it brings some genuinely useful upgrades that make the browsing experience smoother and more organized. According to the release notes, the highlight feature in the latest update is Tab Groups, which allow you to organize webpages much like in Chrome or Safari. The update also brings some additional changes for tabs, including fixes for vertical tab "Mini mode" and a simplified tab context menu. Recommended Videos Atlas' search experience has also been updated with a new "Auto" mode that automatically switches between ChatGPT and Google depending on the user's query. This means you no longer have to manually switch search engines whether you want direct links or conversational answers. On top of that, search results now show links in a vertical format that's easier to scan. Quality-of-life tweaks across the board For users switching over from Safari, the onboarding flow will now suggest installing the iCloud password extension, making it easier to bring over saved passwords and other credentials. Other small but useful tweaks include a simplified context bar menu, crash fixes, updated translations, and support for macOS keyboard text replacements on webpages. This update follows the browser's first major post-launch update, which rolled out in November last year and introduced vertical tabs, the ability to set Google as the default search engine options, and iCloud Passkey support. These improvements highlight OpenAI's focus on making Atlas feel more like a full-featured browser while keeping its AI functionality front and center. The update is already rolling out to users on macOS, the only platform where Atlas is currently available. However, OpenAI has confirmed that Windows, iOS, and Android versions are in the works and could roll out soon.