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Samsung Nears Deal With Perplexity to Preload AI on Galaxy S26 Phones

It would diversify Samsung’s AI partnerships by reducing dependence on Google's Gemini ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch.

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UNITED KINGDOM - 2025/01/23: In this photo illustration, the Perplexity AI website is displayed on a smartphone screen. The AI startup Perplexity has launched an assistant feature for Android devices. (Photo Illustration by David Tramontan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • According to Bloomberg, Samsung is finalizing a broad agreement to preload Perplexity AI’s app and assistant on future Galaxy devices, beginning with the S26 series in early 2026.
  • People familiar with the talks say the deal includes integrating Perplexity’s search capabilities into Samsung’s web browser and Bixby voice assistant.
  • Samsung plans to announce the partnership later this year and to become a lead investor in Perplexity’s $500 million funding round at a $14 billion valuation, sources report.
  • Discussions have expanded to co-developing an AI-powered operating system and a multi-assistant app that would link Perplexity with other AI agents.
  • Apple has separately held exploratory talks with Perplexity about using its search tools in Siri, underscoring a wider shift toward alternative AI collaborations.