On October 3, 2025 (local time), OpenAI's video - social app, Sora, soared to the top of the "Top Free Apps" chart on the U.S. Apple App Store and claimed the first - place spot in the "Photography & Video" category. This app is exclusively designed for Apple iOS devices and operates on an invitation - only model. Users are required to register using an invitation code. Once registered successfully, they can also gain access to 4 additional invitation slots. Despite these access limitations, Sora rapidly ascended to the summit of the charts.

In the meantime, Google is gearing up to carry out a large - scale, vision - centric upgrade for its Gemini AI app. The aim is to metamorphose Gemini from a conventional chatbot interface into a cutting - edge visual experience. This new experience will boast a scrolling feed, rich embedded images, and suggestive prompts. According to Android Authority, significant changes have been unearthed in the code of the latest Android version of the Gemini app. Through reverse engineering techniques, the new home screen has been successfully activated. Shortcuts like "Create Image" and "Deep Research" have been relocated to the top section, with a scrollable feed positioned below.