OpenAI's AI video app Sora is now available for Android users as of 2025-11-05. This expands access to hyperreal AI-generated videos across Android devices.
App Availability and Features
Sora allows users to create hyperreal AI videos using text prompts and images, delivering cinematic scenes and short anime clips. Originally launched for iOS, it is now available on Google Play in the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand. Sora uses OpenAI's latest advancements to produce videos that closely mimic real footage.
Market Expansion and Competition
With Android's global market share of 72.55% and 3.9 billion users, OpenAI's expansion could lead to a surge in AI video creation and sharing on social media platforms. The release keeps OpenAI competitive with Google, which offers similar video capabilities, including sound and smooth transitions.
Potential Concerns
While the app's video quality impresses, concerns about AI-generated content spreading misinformation persist. Users are advised to critically assess AI-created videos to avoid falling for misleading information.
