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AI models explained
Model vs app, latest releases, and the big seven.
Beginner guideWhich AI model should I use?
Match an AI to what you want to do.
ComparisonChatGPT vs Claude
Two popular assistants side by side.
ComparisonChatGPT vs Gemini
The two biggest names compared.
Best ofBest free AI models and apps
What you get without paying.
PhonesAI on your phone
iPhone and Android AI explained.
Latest AI model releases
- Gemini 4 Argon Good at: Google’s newest flagship, now in the Gemini app for Google AI Pro and Ultra
- Muse Wonder Good at: Meta’s most capable models: a new Muse family, separate from Llama
- GPT-6 (rollout) Good at: Everyday writing, explaining and brainstorming in ChatGPT
- Mistral Large 4 Good at: Mistral’s newest model, in public preview, with open weights promised
- GPT-6.1 Sol Good at: Near-Astra intelligence at lower cost, in ChatGPT Work and Codex
- Claude Sonnet 5.5 Good at: 30%+ faster than Sonnet 5; long, careful writing and editing
- GPT-6 Sol & Luna Good at: Luna powers free ChatGPT’s everyday chats
- Claude Opus 5.5 Good at: Anthropic’s recommended starting point for most work
AI models explained
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and more: what they are, what's free, and the latest releases. See all →
GPT (ChatGPT)
OpenAI's all-rounder.
Claude
Anthropic's careful writer.
Gemini
Google's AI across its apps.
Llama (and Muse)
Meta's open models and its new Muse family.
Mistral
European, low-cost, open-weight.
DeepSeek
Free app, cheap API.
Grok
Live news from the web and X.
GuideWhich AI model should I use?
Start here if you're new.
AI on your phone
AI on iPhone
Apple Intelligence, Siri AI and ChatGPT.
PhonesAI on Android
Gemini, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI.
Beginner guideHow to use ChatGPT on iPhone
Siri extension or the app.
Beginner guideHow to use Gemini on Android
Set up Gemini and Gemini Live.
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