Grok’s iPhone App

xAI Releases iOS App for Its Grok Chatbot

xAI has released an iOS app in the US for its Grok chatbot, as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. The standalone app version of the chatbot, which xAI calls a beta, can perform the same functions as the one built into X, as it can field real-time information, answer questions, and generate images.

Initial Testing and Rollout

xAI started testing Grok’s standalone iOS app in December in a handful of countries. There’s no word on when it may come to Android.

Availability and Expansion

Though Grok was initially only available to X Premium subscribers, the platform started letting all users access the chatbot last month, bringing it in line with other free-to-use chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.

Future Plans and Funding

As pointed out by TechCrunch, it seems xAI is also working on a dedicated Grok.com website that currently has a “coming soon” message on it. After raising $6 billion in June, xAI reported another $6 billion funding round, including from “strategic investors” like Nvidia and AMD.

Conclusion

xAI’s release of the Grok chatbot iOS app marks an important milestone in its expansion plans. With the app available to all users, xAI is poised to increase its user base and further solidify its position in the chatbot market.

FAQs

Q: What can the Grok chatbot do?

A: The Grok chatbot can field real-time information, answer questions, and generate images.

Q: Is the Grok chatbot available on all platforms?

A: No, the Grok chatbot is currently available on iOS and is expected to come to Android in the future.

Q: Who are the strategic investors backing xAI?

A: xAI has received funding from strategic investors like Nvidia and AMD.

Q: What is the current status of the Grok.com website?

A: The Grok.com website is currently in development and is expected to launch soon.