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Samsung Galaxy AI Adds Perplexity for Smarter Interactions
Samsung adds Perplexity AI agent to Galaxy, enabling OS integration
Samsung's next flagship feature isn't a camera. It’s a calculated gamble that you’ll want a different AI than its own. While Apple and Google fortify their walled gardens, Samsung is hard-wiring a third-party agent—Perplexity—directly into the phone's operating system. This isn't some sideloaded app.
So Samsung is opening up the ability to integrate different agents into the OS. Hey, Plex isn't just some transparent version of the app baked into a Galaxy phone to quickly get answers to questions. Perplexity will have access to Samsung Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder, and Calendar, as well as select third-party apps, though which ones specifically Samsung didn't say.
Samsung seems to believe that people will increasingly use AI to interact with their phones. But, as we've learned, people can develop strong attachments to particular AIs. So the company is betting that giving people the freedom to put whatever agent they want at the heart of their phone will help differentiate them from competition like Apple and Google.
Of course, Samsung's next Unpacked event is just around the corner. I'm sure we'll hear more about Galaxy AI and Samsung's vision for a multi-agent future on the 25th.
The Perplexity agent gets deep hooks into core systems: Notes, Calendar, Gallery. Your reminders, your clock. Samsung is also leaving the door open for other AI makers, a move that could transform the device from a single-intelligence product into a host.
The bet is that your relationship with an AI is personal. You might prefer Perplexity’s reasoning or Claude’s tone. That loyalty could trump any hardware spec.
It’s a stark pivot from the industry’s closed playbook. The full scope will be revealed at the July 25th Unpacked event. If it works, the most critical software on your next phone may come from a company whose logo isn’t stamped on the box.
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Common Questions Answered
How will users activate the new Perplexity AI on Galaxy S26 devices?
Users can invoke Perplexity using the dedicated voice wake phrase 'Hey Plex' or by pressing and holding the phone's side button. This new integration allows users to access the AI assistant directly within the device's operating system, making it more convenient than a standalone app.
In which Samsung apps will Perplexity AI be integrated?
Perplexity will be integrated into core Samsung apps including Notes, Calendar, Gallery, Clock, and Reminders. The integration allows the AI to work across these native apps, potentially providing more contextual and personalized assistance to users.
Why is Samsung introducing multiple AI agents on the Galaxy S26?
Recent insights show that nearly 80% of users now rely on more than two different AI agents, choosing different tools depending on the task. Samsung is evolving Galaxy AI to support a multi-agent ecosystem, giving users more choice, flexibility, and control over their AI interactions.
Further Reading
- Galaxy S26 will have a ‘Hey Plex’ Perplexity hotword alongside ‘Hey Google’ & Bixby — 9to5Google
- Samsung is adding Perplexity to Galaxy AI for its upcoming S26 series — Engadget
- Galaxy S26 series is getting 'Hey Plex' and a major AI upgrade — Android Authority
- Galaxy AI turns into a multi-agent ecosystem, adds deep integration ... — GSMArena
