AI-Powered Bixby with Perplexity: Samsung has just upgraded its Bixby assistant in its new beta programme. This update will be rolled out with the One UI 8.5 update based on Android 16 for the eligible Galaxy devices. This new Beta update brings advanced AI capabilities and natural language conversations along with real-time search powered by Perplexity. This move from Samsung is to take its AI assistant forward and make make Bixby easier to use, more conversational, and less dependent on rigid command phrases
As per Samsung, it will be the most significant upgrade for Bixby in years, taking it from a basic AI assistant to a smarter AI companion. It seems like Samsung is all set to bring the next-gen Bixby to compete with Apple Siri and Google Gemini.
Natural Language Control
So there will be no set commands, structures or exact phrases that users need to remember; they can simply talk in their natural instinctive language and it will understand the instructions. Here key benefits will include:
- Context-aware command interpretation
- Faster access to system settings
- Reduced effort for task execution
- More conversational interactions
For example, users can ask Bixby, saying that “I don’t want the screen to turn off while I am viewing it,” and Bixby will turn on the required setting for you.
As per Samsung, his approach will save time and make it easy to control without completely navigating through the phone.
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Perplexity Web Search Integration
You will be able to get answers in real time from the web, as Bixby will answer using Perplexity’s web search technology. The search results appear directly on your screen, bypassing the need to open a web browser.
This allows users to:
- Get instant internet-based answers
- View relevant links inside Bixby
- Maintain a consistent chat experience
This is very similar to what Apple tried to do with Siri by integrating ChatGPT in their smartphones. Both companies are now using third-party AI partners to strengthen their assistants.
Availability Overview
Feature | Status |
AI Bixby | One UI 8.5 beta |
Natural language commands | Enabled |
Perplexity search | Integrated |
Supported devices | Select Galaxy models |
Final Thoughts
This will be a major upgrade for Samsung’s Bixby. It will bring easy accessibility, an intelligent assistant, and natural language control alongside the Perplexity-driven web search, making Bixby more practical for daily usage. While competition in AI assistants is intensifying, Samsung’s latest upgrade finally gives Bixby the tools it needs to stay relevant in the evolving smartphone AI landscape.