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OpenAI Brings Unlimited Text Chats To Free ChatGPT Users

Unlimited Text Conversations Roll Out

OpenAI is removing limits on text-based conversations for all ChatGPT users, following the platform’s recent milestone of surpassing one billion weekly users.

The update introduces GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model for Free and Go users, replacing GPT-5.5.

New “Think” Button For More Complex Questions

Alongside unlimited text chats, Free and Go users will gain access to a new “Think” button, allowing them to use additional reasoning power for more complex queries.

OpenAI noted that separate usage limits will continue to apply to file uploads, image generation, voice features and other multimodal tools.

Faster Responses For Paid Subscribers

The update also brings improvements for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. They will receive access to GPT-5.6 Sol, an upgraded model designed for everyday tasks such as web research, planning, writing, decision-making and answering questions. According to OpenAI, the model delivers shorter, more robust responses.

The company noted that this version is separate from the GPT-5.6 Sol model used in Codex and Work, which remains unchanged. Plus and Pro subscribers will also receive a new thinking slider, allowing them to adjust how much reasoning the model applies before generating an answer, depending on the complexity of the task.

OpenAI Reports Fewer Errors

According to OpenAI’s internal testing, GPT-5.6 Luna produces 62% fewer factual errors than GPT-5.5 Instant, while GPT-5.6 Sol reduces factual errors by 68%.

The updated GPT-5.6 Sol model is available to Plus and Pro users starting today. The remaining features for Free and Go users will roll out throughout the week, with unlimited text chats and the new Think button becoming available next week.

Cyprus Families Face Wide Price Gaps On Back-To-School Supplies

School supply prices in Cyprus remained broadly stable compared with 2025, but significant differences between retailers mean families can pay very different amounts for similar products, according to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association.

The association surveyed online and physical stores operated by 10 businesses across Cyprus. Some products showed wide price gaps, while online prices were sometimes lower than those in physical stores.

School Supplies Show Wide Price Gaps

School bags ranged from €1.89 to €209.95, depending on size, design and brand. Pencil cases cost between €0.48 and €45.55, while pencils, pens and markers ranged from €0.20 to €18.99. Notebook prices varied from €0.32 to €12.99, while filing folders cost between €0.19 and €8.48. The association advised families to compare prices across retailers and shopping channels.

Clothing Prices Also Differ

Jerseys and shirts ranged from €3.99 to €48, while trousers cost €12 to €27 and skirts €11.50 to €25. Parents were advised to consider quality and value rather than relying on brand names or advertising when choosing school products.

Focus On Need And Safety

Families should make a list of essential items before shopping and distinguish between school requirements and products influenced by advertising or trends. Younger children should avoid stationery designed to resemble or smell like food because of potential health and safety risks.

When choosing a school bag, parents should consider the child’s physical strength, the bag’s weight and its construction.

Check Return Policies

Consumers should check a retailer’s return policy before buying. Shops in Cyprus generally do not have to accept returns or exchanges when customers simply change their minds, so individual store policies apply.

Unsafe products, pricing discrepancies, misleading offers and missing price displays can be reported to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association at [email protected] or through the consumer line at 1429.

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