ToolsThe story, in brief
OpenAI's latest Codex update builds the groundwork for its upcoming super app - Engadget
Not a pilot. OpenAI's Codex now controls your desktop—with native browser, image generation, and memory.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI is shipping a major product expansion that directly challenges Anthropic's Claude Code by moving beyond code into full computer control, memory persistence, and multimodal capabilities. This is a significant competitive escalation in the AI agent/automation space.
The key facts
7 to knowCodex update adds computer use capability on Mac
Includes native browser integration
Adds image generation feature
Adds memory/persistence feature
Positioned as foundation for OpenAI 'super app'
Direct competitive response to Anthropic's Claude Code
Published Apr 16 2026
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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI's latest Codex update builds the groundwork for its upcoming super app Engadget OpenAI’s big Codex update is a direct shot at Claude Code The Verge OpenAI's Codex Desktop can run your computer now - and has its own browser ZDNET OpenAI Codex Update Adds Computer Use, Image Generation, and…