A small AI company named Perplexity is working with big phone makers Samsung and Motorola. Their goal is to put a smart assistant into phones that lets you talk to your device like a friend. Instead of tapping apps, you could just ask your phone to book a flight or remind you about homework.
Motorola’s Big Announcement
Motorola will show off its new phones with Perplexity’s AI at an event in New York next week. These phones might be foldable Razr models. The AI will act like a “virtual butler.” For example, say, “Find me a cheap flight to Miami,” and the AI searches the web, compares prices, and books it for you.
Motorola wants to stand out by using Perplexity instead of Google’s Gemini AI. They might teach users about AI through ads and pop-up tips.
Samsung’s Secret Plans
Samsung, the world’s biggest phone seller, is also talking to Perplexity. They might add AI to Galaxy phones in one of three ways.
- Make Perplexity the main assistant (like Siri on iPhones).
- Preinstall the Perplexity app so it’s ready to use.
- Promote the app in Samsung’s store so users notice it.
Samsung already invested money in Perplexity last year and might do it again. However, Samsung still works closely with Google, which powers its current AI tools. This makes things tricky.
Why Perplexity is Special
Smart Answers
Perplexity’s AI doesn’t just repeat old info. It checks the web live to give fresh answers. For example, ask, “What’s the weather in Tokyo tomorrow?” and find the latest forecast.
Works Like Siri
You can talk to it to send texts, set alarms, or play music. It’s designed to replace tapping through apps.
Already in Other Phones
Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile’s parent company) is building an “AI Phone” with Perplexity, which is set to launch in 2026.
What Happens Next
Mobile phone providers pursue exclusive AI functionalities rather than using Google’s services. Motorola envisions that perplexity will improve the attractiveness of their mobile phones. Users will have increased options in the products offered by Samsung.
Future mobile devices are expected to grasp your needs better and perform operations at accelerated speeds. But there are hurdles. According to Bloomberg, Samsung’s partnership with Google is strong, so Perplexity might not replace Google’s tools entirely.
Watch Motorola’s event next week for details. If Perplexity works well, it could push Google to improve its own AI. For now, Perplexity’s rise shows that the AI race is heating up, and your next phone might be your smartest helper yet.
