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Samsung Enhances Bixby with Perplexity AI for Galaxy S25

12/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

Samsung is integrating Perplexity AI into Bixby via One UI 8.5 beta to handle complex queries with real-time web data, increasing Bixby's competitiveness against Google Gemini.
The feature is limited to Galaxy S25 devices and uses a redesigned card interface, with users reporting detailed responses such as weather advice powered by Perplexity.
The integration is expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 in early 2026, while Samsung maintains ecosystem control.

History

Historical Context

Samsung launched Bixby, its voice-activated assistant, in 2017 to compete with Google Assistant, which had transformed the market since its 2016 debut, attracting over 500 million users. In 2023, Samsung integrated Perplexity AI into Bixby, enhancing its capabilities and reflecting the ongoing evolution in AI technology, which is reshaping consumer interactions with devices and driving competition in the digital assistant landscape.

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Story summary

Samsung is integrating Perplexity AI into Bixby via One UI 8.5 beta to handle complex queries with real-time web data, increasing Bixby's competitiveness against Google Gemini.
The feature is limited to Galaxy S25 devices and uses a redesigned card interface, with users reporting detailed responses such as weather advice powered by Perplexity.
The integration is expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 in early 2026, while Samsung maintains ecosystem control.

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