# xAI Launches Imagine Image 2.0 to Rival OpenAI, Google 2026-08-09T14:14:02+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Elon Musk's xAI has launched Imagine Image 2.0, a new AI image generator now available as the Quality Mode on Grok's iOS and Android apps. The tool features advanced editing capabilities including a Magic Wand for selective edits, background removal, and support for up to five input images. xAI claims it can generate images with improved typography and layouts suitable for professional use such as posters, presentations, and social media graphics. The launch puts xAI in direct competition with OpenAI's GPT Image, Meta's Muse, and Google's Gemini-powered image tools. The company says it built the model to create images for real work rather than artistic experimentation. API access for developers is expected later. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: AI image generator, Elon Musk, Grok, Imagine Image 2.0, tech competition, xAI Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/xai-launches-imagine-image-2-0-to-rival-openai-google/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/xai-launches-imagine-image-2-0-to-rival-openai-google/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.