Grok for Android has introduced a new home screen widget providing instant access to its main features: Chat, Imagine, and Voice. The update was confirmed by xAI developers to speed up interactions without entering the full app.
Widget Features and Functions
The widget enables quick access to key functionalities. Users can initiate chats or perform image-based searches using the Imagine feature and Voice options. The widget, shaped as an elongated bar, is resizable to maintain functionality and quick access to Chat, Imagine, and Voice.
User Issues and Developer Response
- Lara Lu encouraged updating to version 1.0.75 for the new widget.
- Resizing the widget adjusts and reorders buttons dynamically.
- Early users reported a glitch with the Voice button incorrectly launching the main app.
- xAI developers confirmed a fix is planned for an upcoming update.
This enhancement aims to streamline user interaction with Grok.
