ChatGPT for iOS adds widgets for remaining usage and reset times
OpenAI's October 2 release notes for ChatGPT for iOS add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets showing remaining usage and reset times. Home Screen widgets also show recent tasks from selected computers.
SessionWatcher editorial · Published · Updated · Source announcement: 2026-10-02
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Usage and reset times in widgets
OpenAI's October 2, 2026 release notes for ChatGPT for iOS version 1.2026.267 introduce widgets for tracking remaining usage and reset times. The usage displays are available as both Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets.
The release note does not specify which subscription plans get the widgets or which specific usage limits and reset times these widgets cover.
Sources: Openai release notes: 2026-10-02
Recent tasks on the Home Screen
The update also adds Home Screen widgets that show recent tasks from selected computers. OpenAI lists this separately from the usage-tracking widgets in the release's new features.
Sources: Openai release notes: 2026-10-02
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