Samsung's Upcoming Galaxy S26 May Switch AI Assistants: Insights Revealed
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It looks like Samsung may be swapping out Google's Gemini AI for Perplexity's AI assistant on the upcoming Galaxy S26. Just a heads up, this isn't your average rumor - according to recent reports from Bloomberg, Samsung is reportedly in the final stages of sealing a deal with Perplexity[1][2][3][4].
If the deal goes through, the Perplexity app will come pre-installed on the Galaxy S26, with its AI-powered search technology integrating into Samsung Internet[3][5]. Even more interestingly, there have been whispers about enhancing Bixby, Samsung's very own voice assistant[3][5].
Now, this partnership could be a game-changer for Perplexity, as shipping as the default AI will give their assistant a massive boost in visibility[6]. But it's not just the Galaxy S26 where we might see this collaboration - rumor has it that both companies are discussing building an AI-based operating system that seamlessly taps into functionality from Perplexity and other AI assistants[5].
Whether or not this impacts Google's Gemini AI is still up in the air, but it does seem like Samsung could be taking a page from Apple's playbook by branching out and working with various AI developers[6]. This could leave Google in a pickle, given that they rely on having their programs pre-installed to extend their reach and secure revenue[6].
Things are still under wraps right now, so we'll keep you posted as we learn more[6]. Stay tuned!
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[1] Report: Samsung reportedly close to finalizing deal with Perplexity for Galaxy S26 AI assistant (source)[2] Samsung and Perplexity in advanced talks for S26 AI assistant (source)[3] Samsung to partner with Perplexity: What this means for the future of Samsung's AI (source)[4] Samsung and Perplexity AI partnership could shake up the smartphone market (source)[5] Samsung looking to invest heavily in Perplexity as part of Galaxy S26 partnership (source)[6] Samsung's Potential Shift Away from Google's Gemini AI: What Does It Mean for User Experience? (source)
- This potential partnership between Samsung and Perplexity could expand beyond the Galaxy S26, as they are reportedly discussing the creation of an AI-based operating system that could leverage functions from both companies' AI assistants, possibly impacting the popularity of smartphones equipped with Google's Gemini AI.
- If successful, pre-installing Perplexity's AI-powered search technology on the Galaxy S26 could provide a significant boost in visibility for the assistant, positioning it as a competitor to other AI-powered smartphone features like Google's Gemini AI.
