New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background (arstechnica.com)

OpenAI has released a new version of its Codex desktop app, introducing features that significantly enhance user interaction and productivity. Notably, Codex can now perform tasks in the background on your PC, using its own cursor to navigate applications without disrupting your current activities. This capability allows for efficient multitasking, especially beneficial for developers who can now test applications and iterate on frontend changes alongside their regular workflows. The update also supports multiple agents working in parallel on Mac, enabling a seamless experience across different tasks. In addition to background operations, the app now includes scheduling features, allowing users to set tasks for execution at specified times, whether hours or weeks in advance. Codex also integrates an in-app web browser, enabling real-time assessments and comments on web-based projects, akin to popular feedback tools. Furthermore, the inclusion of the gpt-image-1.5 feature enables image generation for mockups, enhancing the design process. These advancements are significant as they position Codex not only as a powerful tool for developers but also as a versatile assistant for broader non-developer tasks, laying the groundwork for OpenAI's vision of a "super app."