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Leaked One UI 8.5 Build Points to Major Bixby Revamp With Perplexity-Powered Answers

Leaked images from a rooted build suggest Samsung is testing an LLM-based assistant that could debut with the Galaxy S26.

Overview

  • Screenshots reported by SamMobile show Bixby tapping Perplexity for web results with a Sources button that opens the Perplexity app or website.
  • The leak depicts integrations with The Weather Channel, HERE, Skyscanner, and Uber to deliver actionable responses.
  • A new floating chat window appears to preserve conversation history and add quick controls such as like or dislike, copy, and device actions.
  • The images show a Bixby Live mode offering real-time conversations with selectable styles and options to share the camera viewfinder or the screen, including AI Solver and Translation modes.
  • The features come from a Reddit post using rooted One UI 8.5 firmware and remain unconfirmed, with availability for older devices unclear despite expectations around the Galaxy S26 launch window.