# Codex will now be able to go "beyond coding" and access other parts of your computer, as well as operating desktop apps by itself.

*genai · news · 2026-04-17 · TechRadar*

## Key points

- OpenAI Codex can now operate desktop apps and access parts of your computer independently.
- Codex gains a preview memory function, remembering user preferences and context across sessions and tasks.
- Multiple Codex agents can now run simultaneously on Mac without interfering with other applications.
- An in-app browser enables users to comment directly on web pages for precise task instructions.
- Codex can now generate images via gpt-image-1.5, unifying code, screenshots, and image creation in workflows.

**Companies:** OpenAI
**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom, European Union

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