Technical insights, tutorials, and updates from the EvoLink team. Learn how to optimize your AI costs and build better applications.
Is GPT Image 2.5 out? Yes, since September 8, 2026. This page records what OpenAI released, what changed from GPT Image 2, what the pre-release signals turned out to be, and how to run Flare and Sunburst through EvoLink.
Clarifying the ChatGPT Image 2 naming confusion: official model name, release timeline, what changed from GPT Image 1.5, key capabilities, and where to go next.
Both list at $10/$50 and both are callable on EvoLink. Cache reads cost 4x more on GPT-6 Astra; agent controls and benchmark evidence differ. Run a matched evaluation.
Call gpt-6-astra through EvoLink in Python, Node.js, or cURL. Learn which features need the Responses API, how to pick a reasoning effort, what to change when migrating from GPT-5.6, and how the 272K long-context band and prompt caching change your bill.
OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra on September 3, 2026. See the confirmed specs, the rollout by channel (API, Azure, Bedrock, IDEs), and how to call it on EvoLink.
Compare 1.05M vs 1M context, $10/$50 vs $5/$25 list pricing, tooling, and when to route GPT-6 Astra or keep Claude Opus 5 as a fallback.
Migrate or hold? Compare $10/$50 vs $4/$20 list prices, published index scores, cache and 272K long-context rules, and a routing rule for GPT-6 Astra vs GPT-5.6 Sol.
A practical GPT-5.5 API pricing guide for developers: standard token pricing, cached input, long-context tiers, example request costs, and cost-control patterns.
A side-by-side GPT-5 API pricing comparison covering GPT-5.5, GPT-5.4, GPT-5.2, and GPT-5.1, with per-token costs, cached input discounts, long-context tiers, and budget planning guidance.
A developer-focused GPT Image 2 guide covering OpenAI's public documentation, the line between confirmed facts and rumors, integration approaches, code examples, and migration strategy.
A practical April 22, 2026 comparison of GPT Image 2 and GPT Image 1.5, focused on current OpenAI pricing, documented workflow differences, and when it makes sense to move.
A practical GPT Image 1 API guide focused on pricing, image editing, inpainting workflows, supported modes, and integration through EvoLink.
GPT-5.4 specific pricing breakdown with EvoLink discount rates, cached input savings, >272K billing tier rules, and cost optimization strategies.
An updated GPT-5.4 + OpenClaw setup guide based on verified OpenAI and OpenClaw sources.
Track all credible GPT-5.4 signals, what is confirmed vs speculative, and whether you should wait or build now.
A production guide to GPT-5.2 covering cost controls, latency guardrails, retries, and rollout patterns.
See how GPT-5.2 benchmark claims translate into production decisions around latency, cost, and migration.
