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Perplexity Launches AI Voice Assistant for iOS with Multi-App Task Execution

The assistant leverages web browsing and app integration to perform real-world tasks, expanding availability to older iPhones and iPads.

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The Razr Ultra (pictured) is part of Motorola’s new foldable phone lineup, which also includes the Razr Plus and Razr.
Motorola’s Razr Ultra includes AI software from Perplexity, Meta, Microsoft and Google.

Overview

  • Perplexity's AI voice assistant is now available on iOS as a free update within the existing app, following its Android debut in January 2025.
  • The assistant can perform tasks like booking reservations, sending emails, scheduling calendar events, playing media, and more through web-driven, multi-app workflows.
  • It integrates with Apple services such as Apple Music and Mail, with support for Gmail and Google Calendar planned for future updates.
  • Unlike Siri, the Perplexity assistant works on older iPhones and iPads, but it cannot replace Siri as the default assistant or control system-level settings due to iOS restrictions.
  • Users can quickly access the assistant via a Lock Screen shortcut or assign it to the iPhone's Action button for seamless task execution.