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ChatGPT Atlas for Mac Gains Nine Features, From iCloud Passkeys to Vertical Tabs

The release targets everyday usability to make Atlas a realistic default for users coming from Chrome or Safari.

Overview

  • OpenAI rolled out the first major Mac update to its AI browser, confirmed by product lead Adam Fry, adding nine capabilities in one release.
  • Users can now create and use passkeys stored in iCloud Keychain, bringing password‑free sign‑ins closer to Safari‑level convenience.
  • A new vertical tabs layout offers a left‑hand sidebar option for managing large tab sets, alongside an overhauled downloads interface.
  • Atlas adds an option to set Google as the default search engine and supports importing extensions to ease migration from other browsers.
  • Workflow tweaks include multi‑tab selection with Shift‑click, an option to cycle to most‑recently‑used tabs with Control+Tab, and a more responsive Ask ChatGPT sidebar.