Overview
- Testers report the feature appearing with Bixby version 4.0.50.4 on devices running the One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra.
- A screenshot shared by X user @achultra shows Bixby answering a weather query with a Perplexity citation and practical guidance, such as recommending a jacket.
- Samsung has said it plans to introduce Perplexity’s search intelligence with the Galaxy S26, followed by a rollout to older models via One UI 8.5.
- The approach keeps Bixby handling device and system controls while Perplexity responds to complex, web-backed questions with reasoning and sources.
- Perplexity integrations on Samsung TVs and prior Perplexity Pro promotions laid groundwork for the partnership, with reports of deeper talks but no acquisition.