Users can launch Perplexity with a simple voice command — “Hey Plex” — or by pressing and holding the phone’s side button. (Image Credit: Samsung)

Hyderabad: Get ready for smarter smartphones! Samsung is leveling up its AI game, integrating the impressive Perplexity AI chatbot into its Galaxy AI system. The fortunate recipient of this upgrade? Likely the upcoming flagship Galaxy S26 Series. This strategic move signals Samsung’s commitment to providing users with a richer, more versatile AI experience, fitting seamlessly into your daily life.

Why this change? Samsung’s research reveals that a remarkable 80% of users are already leveraging multiple AI agents to tackle different tasks. Recognizing this trend, Galaxy AI is engineered to offer enhanced choice, unprecedented flexibility, and complete control over how you interact with your Samsung devices.

How does Galaxy AI actually work? Unlike traditional apps that operate in isolation, Galaxy AI works at the core system level. This allows it to understand the full context of what you’re doing, enabling effortless multi-step actions. Forget juggling multiple apps – Galaxy AI anticipates your needs for a smoother, more intuitive experience.

What will Perplexity’s role be? Imagine having a smart assistant woven directly into your favorite apps. Perplexity will be accessible throughout Samsung’s native applications – Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder, and Calendar – as well as integrated into select third-party apps. Simply say, “Hey Plex,” or press and hold the side button to instantly summon contextual help whenever you need it.

So, which devices will get this AI boost?

While Samsung is keeping specific device compatibility under wraps for now, rest assured that more information about supported devices and the full Galaxy AI experience is coming soon. Stay tuned for the official announcement!

Won-Joon Choi, President and Chief Operating Officer of Samsung’s Mobile eXperience Business, emphasizes the vision behind this move: “We’ve been committed to building an open and inclusive integrated AI ecosystem that gives users more choice, flexibility and control to get complex tasks done quickly and easily. Galaxy AI acts as an orchestrator, bringing together different forms of AI into a single, natural, cohesive experience.”

Adding to its AI arsenal, Samsung recently unveiled the newest iteration of Bixby, its conversational device agent, as part of the OneUI 8.5 beta program. This update empowers users to effortlessly manage settings and find real-time information using natural, everyday language. The future of AI on Samsung devices is looking brighter than ever!