Samsung is adding a new AI partner to Galaxy AI. The company will make Perplexity available as an agent on upcoming flagship phones. This change gives users a fresh option to help with tasks on their device.
Perplexity Joins Galaxy AI
Perplexity will be reachable with a voice wake phrase that reads “Hey Plex” or by holding the side button on the phone. The agent will work inside core apps such as Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder, and Calendar. The system will also link Perplexity into some third-party apps so the assistant can help with longer tasks. Samsung says the feature is part of a wider plan to let multiple agents work together on the same phone.
How It Works
The Perplexity agent can be used to support multi-step flows when it is active. The agent itself will navigate according to what is shown on the device and switch between the apps without any additional user actions. It is a system-level solution that tries to minimize the number of application switches. Samsung claims that it will provide more information as to which devices will receive the feature shortly.
Choice and Limits in Galaxy AI
Owners of the upcoming Galaxy models will have more choices when they call on an AI helper. Users can select the agent that best fits a task. Samsung is positioning Galaxy AI as an orchestrator that combines services from different partners. That solution can allow individuals to replace multiple applications with a single gizmo to accomplish the task.
According to Samsung, there are certain AI features that require a Samsung Account, and not all devices will be compatible with these features, depending on the region and the model of the device. Another warning message the company gives is that AI output is not flawless and that a high degree of accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The press release does not list exact launch dates for the agent on each model.