Skip to main content Tom's Guide Tom's Guide Search Tom's Guide View Profile Newsletters Best Picks Entertainment Apple WWDC 2025 Switch 2 Restock Best laptops Best Mattress Wordle Today Recommended reading ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode just got a free upgrade — here's what's new OpenAI just gave ChatGPT a much better memory — here's what it means for you Claude 4 just got a massively useful upgrade — and it puts ChatGPT and Gemini on notice I've been using ChatGPT for over 2 years — these 5 prompts show how far it's come ChatGPT future just revealed — get ready for a ‘super assistant’ ChatGPT just got a massive update that lets you replace Gemini on your Android phone ChatGPT just announced a major update with new shopping features — what you can do now ChatGPT Voice just got more human — and it now translates in real time Amanda Caswell 9 June 2025 Voice update is smarter, more human and speaks multiple languages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Flux AI image/Nigel Powell) Just days after I tested Gemini Live vs. ChatGPT Advanced Voice in a 5-round voice-off, OpenAI unveils a major upgrade to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode — and it’s one of the clearest signs yet that talking to an AI assistant might soon feel as natural as chatting with a friend. For paid users, the upgrade brings noticeably more fluid, expressive and human-like speech. According to OpenAI, ChatGPT now uses subtler intonation, realistic cadence and even emotional inflection — including sarcasm and empathy. If you’ve ever felt that ChatGPT sounded “off” or too robotic, this update might change your mind. You may like ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode just got a free upgrade — here's what's new OpenAI just gave ChatGPT a much better memory — here's what it means for you Claude 4 just got a massively useful upgrade — and it puts ChatGPT and Gemini on notice Talk to ChatGPT — and have it translate as you go (Image credit: Future) Beyond sounding better, ChatGPT Voice is also getting a major utility boost: real-time language translation. Given that real-time translation was just announced as part of Apple Intelligence at WWDC — and ChatGPT now integrates with Siri — the timing likely isn’t a coincidence. You can now ask ChatGPT to translate between languages on the fly, and it’ll continue translating automatically until you tell it to stop or switch. That means you could speak English while traveling in Brazil and have ChatGPT translate your words into Portuguese, and then listen as it translates your waiter’s response back into English. No switching apps or fumbling through menus. Just an ongoing, seamless conversation powered by AI. Whether you’re traveling, navigating a multilingual workplace or just trying to learn a new language, this new translation feature could be a game-changer. How to try the new Voice Mode (Image credit: Shutterstock) The updated Advanced Voice is available now to all paid ChatGPT users, across all markets and platforms. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Just tap the microphone icon in the message composer to activate Voice. This builds on previous updates earlier this year that reduced interruptions and improved accent performance. A few known hiccups There are still a few bugs to be aware of. OpenAI says that some voices may experience slight dips in audio quality or tonal consistency, including odd changes in pitch. In rare cases, users may also hear unintended sounds, like fake ads or random background music. OpenAI is actively working to fix these “hallucinations” in future updates. But overall, this upgrade marks a big step forward in making ChatGPT a more natural, useful voice assistant. 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