Perplexity AI launches new assistant feature for Android users
Perplexity AI has recently unveiled its latest feature, Perplexity Assistant, specifically designed for Android users. This new assistant combines reasoning, web search, and application functionalities to assist users in organizing their daily activities. This marks a transition for Perplexity from being solely an AI-powered answer engine to a more comprehensive digital assistant.
The Perplexity Assistant is accessible through the Perplexity app on the Google Play Store and supports 15 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Hindi.
Features of Perplexity Assistant:
The Perplexity Assistant provides users with a wide range of capabilities, including:
- Booking dinner reservations
- Identifying forgotten songs
- Calling for transportation services
- Composing emails
- Setting reminders, and more
To utilize the Assistant, users are required to download or update the Perplexity app and designate it as their default assistant. The Assistant is accessible to all Perplexity users on Android devices. Users are advised to update to the latest version on the Play Store and ensure that their device's gestures are configured to activate the Assistant.
Examples of setup instructions are provided for Pixel and Samsung devices.
This launch signifies Perplexity's aspirations to compete with established AI assistants such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. While some features may necessitate fine-tuning, like occasional challenges with restaurant reservations, the company is dedicated to continuous enhancements. This unveiling follows a series of strategic moves by Perplexity, including the introduction of its Sonar API for business integration and the acquisition of Read.cv to broaden its ecosystem.
The introduction of Perplexity Assistant mirrors a prevailing trend in AI-driven tools that seek to streamline multitasking by amalgamating various applications and services into a unified interface.
OpenAI has also launched "Operator," a novel AI agent crafted to autonomously execute tasks in a web browser, signifying a noteworthy advancement in AI-driven technology.
Grok, the AI assistant integrated into the X platform (formerly Twitter), is purportedly introducing support for custom prompts, a feature that could substantially enhance Grok's functionality.
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