Samsung is close to finalizing a deal with Perplexity to replace Gemini as the default AI assistant on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series.
Perplexity's AI assistant could be integrated into Samsung's phones, with the deal possibly being announced later this year.
The implications of this deal on Samsung's partnership with Google and the future integration of Perplexity's features into Samsung's Bixby assistant remain unclear.
Deep integration is expected, with discussions regarding incorporating Perplexity tech into Samsung's Bixby assistant and potential development of AI-powered operating systems with AI agents from various assistants.