Samsung is adding Perplexity to Galaxy AI for its upcoming S26 series

Published on 22 February 2026 Engadget

Summary

Samsung's upcoming flagship devices will integrate Perplexity into Galaxy AI, enhancing user experience across various apps. This expansion aims to provide flexibility and choice, with more details expected at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.

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What is Perplexity and how does it integrate with Galaxy AI?

Perplexity is an AI-powered conversational search engine that Samsung is integrating as a system-level AI agent in Galaxy AI for the Galaxy S26 series. It works across apps like Samsung Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder, and Calendar, as well as select third-party apps, enabling multi-step workflows without switching apps, activated by 'Hey Plex' or the side button.

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Is the Perplexity integration exclusive to the Galaxy S26 series?

The integration is confirmed for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series flagship devices, but Samsung indicates more details on supported devices will be announced soon, suggesting it may extend to other Galaxy devices.

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