Perplexity Introduces Android Mobile Assistant Powered by AI

Perplexity has launched a mobile assistant for Android, leveraging AI to answer questions and perform tasks like email writing, setting reminders, and more, with multimodal capabilities.

Perplexity just dropped a game-changer for Android folks—a mobile assistant that’s like having a Swiss Army knife in your pocket. This isn’t just any AI; it’s your go-to for everything from burning questions to nailing down dinner reservations. And get this: it can actually ‘see’ what’s around you, thanks to its camera smarts, making it feel a bit like your phone just got superpowers.

Picture this: you’re running late and need a ride. Instead of fumbling through apps, you ask Perplexity, and bam—it pops open Uber with all your options laid out. Or maybe you’re craving some Joe Rogan wisdom; say the word, and it queues up the latest episode faster than you can say ‘controversial podcast guest.’ And when it spotted a Pokémon pack from a McDonald’s Happy Meal? Let’s just say it nailed it, proving it’s not just smart but also a bit of a show-off.

Now, it’s not perfect—yet. Want to dive into Slack or throw in your two cents on a YouTube video? You’re out of luck for now. But with Spotify, YouTube, Uber, and your basic email and clock apps in its toolkit, it’s already pretty handy. Sara Platick from Perplexity hinted they’re cooking up more app integrations, so stay tuned.

Getting started is a breeze: flip the switch in the Perplexity app, and you can kick your default assistant to the curb. A quick swipe or a long press on the home button, and you’re in business. iPhone users, don’t sulk—Platick’s crossing fingers for Apple to play nice so you can join the party too.