Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, has expanded its reach with the launch of a standalone web application in Australia. The move follows the recent release of the iOS app in the country, marking an important step in making Grok more accessible to users outside of the X platform (formerly Twitter).
The new web version of Grok offers several features that improve its functionality and user experience. It includes image generation capabilities, web search functionality, and the ability to search real-time information in X publications.
The app offers four distinct output modes:
- “Smart” (default mode)
- “Draw” (to create images using the “/imagine” command)
- “Search” (using “Find…” queries)
- “Model only” (which disables the search function)
In terms of user access, the web app offers anonymous usage options without an account and an incognito mode for enhanced privacy.
There is also a hidden system prompt editor, which includes a template selector (currently limited to “hi tibor” model) and a mode switcher (currently only offering a “concise” option). This feature is not yet publicly available.
One of the most notable features of the Grok standalone web application is its comprehensive PDF viewer, which adds to its usefulness for document analysis and information retrieval.
Although the app is feature-rich, some users have reported issues with the image generation feature, which are currently being resolved by the development team. The company has implemented a official Discord channel for support and user feedback, demonstrating their commitment to improving the service.
As Grok continues to evolve, it positions itself as a versatile AI tool that can compete with other major chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The expansion to a web platform, in addition to the iOS app, suggests that xAI aims to make Grok accessible to a wider audience, potentially challenging the dominance of existing AI chatbots in the market.
