Recently, the artificial intelligence company Hangzhou DeepSeek AI Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd. (referred to as DeepSeek) has launched its mobile application, covering both iOS and Android platforms. Previously, DeepSeek primarily offered its services via web-based platforms and API calls, without including open-source local deployment options.

The release of this mobile app was relatively low-key. DeepSeek's official channels did not engage in extensive promotion, and currently, there is no direct download link available on their official website. The product showcase section also lacks updated information about the new app. Users must use specific links to download the application; iOS users can find it on the App Store, while Android users may access it through platforms like Xiaomi App Store.

It is important for users to be cautious when downloading the app due to potential counterfeit versions in the market. They should carefully verify the developer information to ensure they are downloading the official app released by Hangzhou DeepSeek AI Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd. For instance, iOS users should avoid apps with misleading "-official" suffixes.

The functionalities of the DeepSeek mobile app align with those available on the web version, utilizing the default DeepSeek V3 model. The app supports online search features, which require manual activation by the user. Additionally, it allows file and image uploads, although the parsing of these files and images does not leverage the AI model's multimodal capabilities but instead uses tools such as OCR. This indicates that DeepSeek V3 remains a text-only model, supporting only textual inputs and outputs.

The introduction of the mobile app undoubtedly offers a more convenient option for DeepSeek users and enriches the company's product portfolio. Whether DeepSeek will continue to enhance the functionality of its mobile app and make breakthroughs in multimodal capabilities in the future is something the industry will be watching closely.