Model picker simplified; thinking options renamed
↗This release1 featureNew capabilities4 enhancementsImprovements to existing featuresAI-tallied from the release notesUpdated the model picker to make it easier to choose the balance of speed and reasoning effort. The model picker now has simplified options: Instant, Medium, High, Extra High (Pro plans only), Pro Standard (Pro plans only), and Pro Extended (Pro plans only).
On iOS and Android, the picker appears at the top of the conversation. On web, it appears in the message composer. Users can decide whether Instant auto-switches to Medium for higher reasoning when required via General > Settings.
Changes from previous model picker:
- Thinking Standard → Medium
- Thinking Extended → High
- Thinking Heavy → Extra High
- Thinking Light removed
- Pro Standard and Pro Extended remain unchanged
Rolling out to Plus and Pro users on web, iOS, and Android globally.