Samsung May Dump Google for Perplexity As Default AI Assistant on Galaxy S26

More recently, the Galaxy S25 was used to show improvements to Gemini, including a new overlay and integration with Samsung's Calendar, Notes, and Clock apps.

Samsung is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Perplexity to make the startup's AI assistant the default option on its Galaxy S26 series, which is set to debut in early 2026. Samsung and Perplexity have been in discussions not just about adding the Perplexity app to new devices but also about integrating Perplexity's search into Samsung Internet and possibly even adding its technology to Bixby, as reported by Bloomberg. Meetings between the two companies have taken place in South Korea recently to work out the details.

The agreement is also said to include Samsung investing in Perplexity, making it one of the largest backers in the AI company's next funding round. Perplexity is looking to raise $500 million at a ...