Samsung is testing a revamped version of Bixby that integrates Perplexity AI, signaling that the assistant is not being sidelined in favor of Gemini after all. An early preview shows Bixby delivering more detailed, context-aware answers by tapping into Perplexity's search capabilities.
The preview surfaced via a screenshot shared on X, revealing a redesigned Bixby overlay responding to a weather query. Instead of a basic forecast, Bixby adds practical recommendations, such as suggesting a jacket, indicating deeper reasoning based on real-time information rather than static responses.
This functionality is currently limited to the One UI 8.5 beta and requires Bixby version 4.0.50.4. At the moment, access appears restricted to Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra devices enrolled in the beta. Samsung already uses Perplexity AI on its smart TVs, and this looks like the first step toward bringing similar search depth to Galaxy phones.
For users, the change means Bixby can handle more complex questions with fresher data, narrowing the gap with other AI assistants. The update also aligns Bixby's visuals with newer One UI design guidelines, making the assistant feel more integrated into the system rather than an afterthought.
Samsung has confirmed that One UI 8.5 will debut alongside the Galaxy S26, with a wider rollout to older Galaxy devices afterward. Until then, the Perplexity-powered Bixby remains a preview feature for beta testers, with broader availability expected once One UI 8.5 exits testing.
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