This AI app may replace Google’s Gemini on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphone

Samsung is in advanced talks to make Perplexity AI the default assistant on its upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup, potentially replacing Google’s Gemini in a major shift for Android devices. The South Korean tech giant plans to announce the integration as early as this year, with the Galaxy S26 phones expected to launch in the first half of 2026.

The wide-ranging partnership goes beyond just replacing the default assistant. Samsung and Perplexity are discussing preloading the AI startup’s app on upcoming devices, integrating Perplexity’s search features into Samsung’s web browser, and weaving the technology into Samsung’s Bixby virtual assistant, according to Bloomberg sources familiar with the matter.