Grok Bot for Mac can now use Messages, Mail and Calendar
Grok Bot on the Mac can now work inside Apple's own apps, from Messages and Mail to Reminders and Contacts, so you can hand it chores instead of just chatting.
SUMO· the number puzzle
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giftdetect· the right gift in minutesGrok Bot, the AI assistant app for Mac, can now reach into Apple's built-in apps. According to the app's official account on X, it can use Messages, Mail, Notes, Reminders and Calendar, plus location services and Contacts.
In practice, that means the assistant is no longer stuck in its own window. It can see more of what lives on your Mac, which should matter most to people who run their day through Apple's apps.
The rivals are moving the same way. ChatGPT added its own integration with Messages on the Mac, and Grok Bot, which goes by the name dot, recently picked up support for iCloud Mail and Calendar.
What is Grok Bot?
Grok Bot was built by SpaceX and Cursor. It launched in August as an app for iPhone and Mac, then reached the iPad in September, with access through cheaper subscription tiers.
Last month it got an email address of its own, which is meant to help it carry out tasks using AI. The app also relies on Claude technology from Anthropic, which has helped improve its abilities and performance.
Is Grok Bot still in beta?
No. The app has reached version 1.0 and is officially out of its trial phase. You can download the latest version from the app's official website.
The source does not say how the new Apple app access is switched on or what permissions it asks for, so check the app's own settings after updating.
Apps worth a look
SUMO: the number puzzleTap the right tiles, add them up, hit the target. Easy to learn, hard to master. Free, for all ages.
Dialo: learn languages by speakingTalk to an AI conversation partner; every sentence comes back corrected and explained in your language. 9 languages, A1 to C2.
ediviewer: read EDI files like documentsOpen EDIFACT and X12 messages, see every segment explained, convert to JSON/XML, export PDF and Excel. Runs locally, no upload.
giftdetect: the right gift in minutesPick who it is for, the occasion and their personality. The search engine reads product descriptions from local shops and ranks what fits. Free, no sign-up.
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