Samsung Plans to Revamp Bixby with Perplexity Integration

Published on January 21, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Conceptual illustration showing Samsung's Bixby logo merging or interacting with the Perplexity AI logo, on a background of a modern user interface and data connection lines.

Samsung Plans to Revamp Bixby with Perplexity Integration

A leaked Samsung announcement has revealed the company's plans to give a significant twist to its voice assistant Bixby. The strategy involves launching a beta version that incorporates the Perplexity search engine, an update expected to be part of the upcoming One UI 8.5 interface. The goal is clear: transform Bixby into a more capable and competitive artificial intelligence agent 🤖.

Bixby Aims to Rival Modern Assistants

According to information gathered by Android Authority, Samsung intends to position its assistant as a direct competitor to current AI models. Integrating Perplexity would allow it to access real-time data and process more elaborate questions. The company describes this step as crucial for Bixby to execute complex tasks and maintain contextual dialogues, an area where it has traditionally not excelled.

Key Features of the Revamp:
  • Instant access to updated information via Perplexity.
  • Ability to resolve more complex queries.
  • More effective management of device functions.
The evolution seeks to turn Bixby into an AI agent capable of executing complex tasks and maintaining contextual conversations.

The Update Would Arrive with One UI 8.5

This new iteration of Bixby would be included in Samsung's upcoming software version, presumably One UI 8.5. Although the company withdrew the official announcement, this move suggests that the plans are in an advanced phase. The strategy reflects Samsung's effort to improve its native services and reduce dependence on third-party solutions, such as Google Assistant, on its Galaxy devices. The focus is on creating a unified experience within its own ecosystem 🔄.

Implications of the Strategy:
  • Strengthening Samsung's own services against Google alternatives.
  • Development of a more cohesive user experience on Galaxy devices.
  • Preparation for an imminent launch, given the leak.

A Necessary Step to Not Fall Behind

It seems that even established assistants need to reinvent themselves to remain relevant. This revamp of Bixby with Perplexity technology represents Samsung's direct attempt to prevent its assistant from being left responding with a generic "I didn't understand the question" to current technological demands. It is a calculated move to update a key tool in its battle for supremacy in the intelligent mobile ecosystem ⚡.