Motorola and Samsung are exploring partnerships to integrate Perplexity AI, a conversational AI tool, into their smartphones, potentially offering users a new assistant option.
Motorola has signed a deal to include Perplexity AI in its upcoming Razr foldable phones, set to launch soon. The AI will work alongside Google’s Gemini, tailored to the Razr’s unique design, allowing users to ask questions or get answers even when the phone is folded. Motorola will promote Perplexity and offer new buyers three months of Perplexity Pro, which includes advanced features like in-depth research tools.
Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone maker, is in early discussions with Perplexity. Options include pre-installing the app or promoting it in the Galaxy Store. However, Samsung’s close ties with Google, which powers many Galaxy AI features, may complicate making Perplexity a default assistant. Samsung’s investment arm supported Perplexity in 2024, signaling interest in the AI’s potential.
Perplexity AI, founded in 2022, provides direct answers to questions, unlike traditional search engines that list links. For example, asking “What’s the weather tomorrow?” yields an instant forecast. It can also handle tasks like setting reminders or explaining complex topics, competing with tools like Google’s Gemini. To understand how Perplexity works in language models, check out this comprehensive guide to Perplexity.
Motorola’s partnership may be detailed at an event on April 24, 2025, while Samsung’s plans could align with new phone launches around August 2025. This move could give users more AI choices, enhancing how they interact with their phones for tasks like studying, planning, or managing daily life. For those eager to try Perplexity now, learn how to install the Perplexity AI desktop app and explore its features.
