- By Alex David
- Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Samsung looks like it’s gearing up for one of its biggest AI shifts in years. As competition intensifies—especially from Google’s Gemini—the company seems ready to reimagine Bixby and turn it into a far smarter assistant across phones, tablets, TVs and smart home devices. Leaks indicate a partnership between Perplexity AI and Bixby that could substantially upgrade how Bixby handles queries. reasoning tasks and web-based tasks. If successful, the Galaxy S26 lineup in 2026 could mark one of Bixby's greatest upgrades yet.
Bixby + Perplexity AI: What the New Setup Could Look Like
Here’s what the latest leak from tipster @chunvn8888 suggests:
- Bixby would stay in charge of on-device system tasks such as app control, settings, device automation and quick actions.
- Perplexity AI would step in for complex questions, reasoning-heavy prompts, research, summaries and anything requiring a broader knowledge base.
- This hybrid model mirrors what Apple recently did by routing certain Siri tasks through ChatGPT.
That division of labour could finally give Bixby the smart, conversational layer it has lacked for years.
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Why Samsung May Be Turning to Perplexity
A few factors are driving this rumoured move:
- Samsung has already invested in Perplexity, strengthening ties between the two companies.
- Galaxy users in the US recently received a 12-month free Perplexity subscription, building familiarity with the AI.
- Bloomberg previously reported that Samsung and Perplexity were exploring exclusive partnerships for richer web-enabled intelligence.
- Perplexity’s new Comet AI browser for Android hints at deeper hooks into Samsung Internet and other native apps.
Samsung appears to be setting the foundation before rolling out the full integration.
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What This Could Mean for One UI and Future Devices
If the upgrade launches with the Galaxy S26 series, expected in early 2026:
- It may arrive alongside One UI 8.5 with system-level support.
- Older Galaxy models could receive the improved Bixby through software updates.
- Samsung TVs already support Perplexity, suggesting a cross-device AI overhaul.
Simply stated, Samsung may finally incorporate AI assistants as part of their larger ecosystem instead of treating them as an add-on option to Google Assistant.
Final Thoughts
Samsung's Galaxy AI offered Samsung an effective beginning; however, an enhanced Bixby powered by Perplexity could alter their long-term AI strategy. While the partnership isn’t officially confirmed, the leaks paint a consistent picture: Samsung wants an assistant that can compete head-on with Gemini, Siri and Alexa — and Perplexity might be the upgrade path it needs. If the Galaxy S26 series debuts with this new setup, Bixby could finally evolve into the intelligent, capable assistant Samsung has always promised.
