In addition to calling 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 element of the company’s adoption of a “multi-agent ecosystem.”
Often, people will use different AI agents for different tasks, depending on where their strengths lie. So Samsung is opening up the possibility of integrating different agents into the operating system. Hey, Plex isn’t just a transparent version of the app built into a Galaxy phone to quickly get answers to your questions. Perplexity will have access to Samsung Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder and Calendar, as well as select third-party apps, although 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, people can develop strong bonds with certain 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 them differentiate themselves 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 in the 25.
