Overview
- A screenshot shared by tester @achultra shows Bixby answering a weather query with jacket and umbrella advice while citing Perplexity as the source.
- Early access appears tied to Bixby version 4.0.50.4 running on the One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, according to SammyGuru and multiple reports.
- Samsung has confirmed One UI 8.5 will debut with the Galaxy S26 and then come to older devices, which is when broader availability of the Perplexity integration is expected.
- The approach keeps Bixby focused on device controls while routing complex, web‑backed questions to Perplexity, offering a counterweight to Samsung’s reliance on Google’s Gemini.
- Samsung’s prior Perplexity ties—including TV integrations and free Perplexity Pro promos—set the stage, though key details on subscription requirements, on‑device versus cloud processing, and how Gemini fits remain unconfirmed.