In addition to summoning Bixby or Gemini, Galaxy S26 users will be able to call Perplexity by saying “hello, Plex.” Perplexity’s integration into Galaxy AI is just one of the elements the company has embraced in the “multi-agent ecosystem.”
People often use different AI agents for different tasks depending on where their strengths lie. Samsung thus opens up the possibility of integrating various agents into the operating system. Hey, Plex isn’t just some transparent version of the app baked into your Galaxy phone that quickly gets answers to questions. Perplexity will have access to Samsung Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder, and Calendar, as well as select third-party apps, though Samsung didn’t say which ones specifically.
Samsung seems to believe that people will increasingly use AI to interact with their phones. But, as we’ve learned, humans can develop strong attachments to specific AIs. So the company is betting that giving people the freedom to put whatever agent they want at the heart of their phone will help set them apart from competitors like Apple and Google.
Of course, Samsung’s next Unpacked event is right around the corner. I’m sure we’ll hear more about Galaxy AI and Samsung’s vision for a multi-agent future on the 25th.