I promised my quick review, so here it is. I like it and it has become my primary browser. Though, given how much I like new toys, perhaps the better test if it still is in 3-4 weeks.
What do I like? Here are my top few items.
1) ChatGPT as default search as soon as you open a new tab is great.
2) The new set of options to switch to web, image, video, or news results is also great. This is now a real, functional Google replacement.
3) The sidebar is very useful. Having access to ChatGPT beside any web page is a game changer.
4) AgentMode with access to my. browser (so already logged into all of my sites/services) is much more useful. I’ve already used it many more times than the original version.
5) Cursor Chat, the ability to select text in any input field (like a Google Doc) and pull up ChatGPT inline seems great, but I haven’t really used it yet.
6) UX just feels simple, fresh, and sort of delightful. Definitely a nice change of pace from Chrome. Another example of OpenAI just having great product sense.
7) It seems like they are iterating quickly. There are already announcements of new features (eg open a Project in the sidebar) and some fixes (I can’t wait for the 1Password extension to work properly with the app). Seems like a good sign.
So, that’s the quick take. Very little I’m not enjoying so far. It’s been a nice replacement for Comet and Chrome for me.
If you’ve got other takes - or questions for me! - I’d love to hear them.