The announcement of Grok Vision was made on social media, inviting users to engage with the chatbot by stating, "I am all ears (and eyes). Share your world with me."

This innovative Voice Mode allows users to point their smartphones at various objects, such as products and documents, and ask contextual questions, with responses provided aloud.

Users can upload photos of items, enabling Grok to identify them and suggest uses or recommend similar products, significantly enhancing the chatbot's versatility.

Ebby Amir, a developer at xAI, highlighted Grok Vision's multilingual audio and real-time search features, which are exclusively available to SuperGrok subscribers.

Grok Vision's multilingual capabilities enhance user engagement, although screen sharing is not yet available.

In addition to Grok Vision, xAI has rolled out a memory feature that allows the chatbot to remember details from past interactions, personalizing user experiences.

The vision functionality has potential applications across various industries, including e-commerce, education, and healthcare, significantly improving user experiences.

However, the Irish Data Protection Authority is currently investigating xAI for potential GDPR violations related to the use of European citizens' personal data.

Currently, Grok's new features are exclusive to iOS devices, while Android users can access them through a subscription to SuperGrok for $30 per month.

Additional updates to Grok include real-time voice search capabilities, further improving user engagement and accessibility.

On April 23, 2025, xAI launched Grok Vision, a new feature of its Grok AI chatbot that enhances user interaction through real-time visual capabilities.

The Voice Mode also supports multiple languages, allowing users to converse with Grok in languages like Spanish, French, Turkish, Japanese, and Hindi.