Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Samsung Bixby Gets AI Boost with Perplexity
Samsung is updating its Bixby assistant with help from Perplexity AI.
This new version will be available in beta with the One UI 8.5 update, which is expected to come out in February 2026 with the Galaxy S26 series.
The updated Bixby will be able to talk in a more natural way, understand and execute commands, and even search the web for answers without opening a browser.
It will also be able to use your phone's camera to help with responses and generate images.
Samsung is hoping this update will make Bixby a stronger assistant, similar to how Apple is improving Siri with AI.
Samsung is integrating Perplexity AI into its Bixby assistant, rolling out in beta with the One UI 8.5 update.
The update will introduce conversational tone, web search, and image generation support to Bixby.
Bixby will use on-device AI processing with in-house security for enhanced privacy.
The One UI 8.5 update is expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 series in February 2026.
Samsung aims to make Bixby a stronger competitor in the AI assistant market.
- Who
- Samsung
- What
- Integration of Perplexity AI into Bixby assistant
- When
- Rolling out in beta with One UI 8.5 update, expected to launch in February 2026
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Why
- To enhance Bixby's capabilities with AI-powered features
- Company
- Samsung
- AI Partner
- Perplexity
- Update Version
- One UI 8.5
- Expected Release
- February 2026 (with Galaxy S26 series)
- Key Features
- Conversational tone, web search, image generation support
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
