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Samsung will introduce Perplexity as an additional AI agent for Galaxy AI features on the upcoming S26 series.
When the integration rolls out, users will be able to summon Perplexity using the activation phrase “Hey Plex” or by holding down the side button. Perplexity’s AI agent will work for features across Calendar, Clock, Gallery, Notes, and Reminder, as well as select third-party apps, Samsung said.
Samsung introduced Galaxy AI alongside the Galaxy S24 series in 2024, and Google has been the company’s main AI partner since then. Rumors of a possible tie-up with Perplexity circulated throughout 2025.
The partnership has now been confirmed, but details about use cases or features remain scarce. “Additional details about supported devices and experiences will be announced soon,” Samsung said, hinting at the Unpacked event scheduled for Feb. 25.
The company said the expansion reflects evolving trends in AI usage. Eight out of 10 users prefer more than two AI agents on their phone, and adding Perplexity as an option allows “users to choose the experiences that best fit their needs, preferences, and routines,” Samsung said.
Samsung has also updated its voice assistant, Bixby, with AI features ahead of the S26 launch. With One UI 8.5, the assistant will be able to adjust device settings and fetch answers from the web. Other Galaxy S26 features confirmed by Samsung include a new privacy filter that dims the screen when viewed from a side angle and some AI image-editing tricks to change backgrounds, replace missing parts of an image, and merge multiple photos.
More details about the Galaxy S26 series and Samsung’s new Perplexity-powered features are expected later this week during the brand's Unpacked event. The event is set to start on Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. ET.