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.