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The Grok iOS app added a “vision” feature, letting the assistant use the camera to understand what’s around you. In assistant mode, users can show objects by turning on the camera via the black icon next to the input field. Grok describes what it sees and replies by voice—two voices are available: Ara and Rex. The feature is rolling out gradually to everyone, including non-subscribers, but may be unstable under heavy load. Premium+ subscribers also get an “Unhinged” mode, where Grok may swear or refuse to continue the conversation.

Description

Grok (Grok-3) is the latest language model from xAI, led by Elon Musk. It’s designed for open-ended chat, answering questions across many topics, and working with up-to-date information from the web.

What Grok can do

  • Hold natural conversations and answer questions in multiple languages
  • Help with reasoning-heavy tasks, including math and code generation
  • Offer different work modes (e.g., Research, Brainstorming, Data Analysis, Images, Code)
  • Run DeepSearch, which scans the web for answers and provides a reasoned guess when data is missing
  • Work with file inputs such as images (where supported)

Key characteristics

  • Integration with the X platform for timely information
  • A less restricted approach to content compared with many competing chatbots (as stated by the product’s positioning)
  • Can generate humorous and sarcastic replies

Access and availability

Grok-3 was presented on February 17 at 8:00 PM Pacific Time and is rolling out gradually, with access initially limited to testers. A free tier is expected with limitations, while full functionality may require a subscription. In some countries, availability may be region-limited. There is no separate Grok-3 app yet; it can be used in a browser. Grok is also available officially in Telegram via a link shared by Elon Musk.

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