Surprise in the mobile AI sector. It seemed like ChatGPT and Google Gemini were the only players. Nothing could be further from the truth. Samsung and Motorola are negotiating with Perplexity to use its AI, And what was just a rumor has become reality. We'll tell you everything we know.
But before we continue, you might not be familiar with Perplexity. So, let's tell you everything you need to know about this artificial intelligence and why it's such good news that it's partnered with Motorola and is close to closing a deal with Samsung.
What is Perplexity
Lets start by the beginning. Perplexity is an artificial intelligence startup that is rapidly gaining traction in a field previously dominated by giants like Google and OpenAI.Founded in 2022 in San Francisco, its offering is a chatbot that stands out for offering real-time search results and an assistant that works similarly to a traditional search engine, but with in-depth research capabilities.
Since its inception, Perplexity has worked to become a solid alternative in the smart assistant landscape, with an interface reminiscent of a traditional search engine. What makes it stand out from its rivals? Well, it's that offers much more elaborate responses tailored to what you need. No wonder Operators such as Deutsche Telekom have decided to collaborate with them to launch devices 100% focused on artificial intelligence. And it seems Motorola does too, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Samsung and Motorola negotiate with Perplexity
Journalist Jorge Méndez was Bloomberg who raised the alarm with surprising news: Samsung and Motorola are negotiating with Perplexity, and it appears the American manufacturer, owned by Lenovo, has already finalized the deal.Considering Bloomberg's prestige, we could have accepted his leak as valid. And boy, was he right.
Today the news is that Perplexity is not only gaining ground, butAn agreement has been reached with Motorola to integrate its assistant into new devices. And, even more exciting, it's in talks with Samsung to achieve something similar. In Motorola's case, the agreement has already been signed and will be officially unveiled at the New York event this April.
The integration will not be superficial: The Perplexity app will come pre-installed on the new models and will be integrated into the system experience, even working on the external displays of the Motorola Razr foldables. Motorola is betting big and plans to actively promote this new feature and is showing promise.
With Samsung the situation is somewhat greener. Talks are still ongoing, and details are still being negotiated. But the idea would be to allow you to choose Perplexity as your default assistant or have the app pre-installed, in addition to giving it prominent space in the Galaxy Store.
This would be a significant move for Perplexity, but with complications: Samsung has a very close relationship with Google, which already provides the search engine and advanced AI features on its devices, as well as Bixby, its own assistant. Betting on Perplexity would be an “aggression” against its historical ally.
Samsung, despite everything, has already invested in Perplexity through its NEXT fund and is considering increasing its stake. The startup is in the midst of a funding round, seeking to increase its value to $18.000 billion. If they manage to place their assistant on Samsung devices, their growth could skyrocket.
Perplexity announces its agreement with Motorola
And just today, Perplexity announced in a press release That their collaboration with Motorola is now official. Starting with the new generation of Motorola devices, Perplexity will come pre-installed, offering direct access to its response engine and smart assistant.
Be careful, this AI isn't Apple Intelligence, which you can't see or expect. Specific optimizations have been designed for Motorola devices, including features on the Razr foldable's outer screen. You'll be able to ask Perplexity to send emails, create smart reminders, play content, order a taxi, or reserve a table at a restaurant. All without having to open a thousand different applications.
Within the ecosystem Moto AI, you'll also have direct access to Perplexity by typing "Ask Perplexity"Plus, you'll be able to intuitively explore related content thanks to "Next Move," a feature that analyzes what you see on screen and suggests the next step.
Motorola has also confirmed that you will be enjoying three free months of Perplexity Pro atBuy one of their new models, like the Razr or Motorola Edge 60. This will allow you to use advanced features like "Deep Research", choose from top AI models like Sonar, Claude 3.5 Sonnet or GPT-4o, upload unlimited files and enjoy more complex searches.
The integration is one of the deepest Perplexity has ever undertaken with a mobile brand. And, as you'll see later, the project is well worth it.
What a Motorola phone can do with Perplexity
Motorola has taken a step forward with Moto AI, its new artificial intelligence ecosystem, and it hasn't left out Perplexity. Despite Google attempting to block this integration, according to Bloomberg, Motorola has forged ahead.
Moto AI brings new features that will help you get the most out of your phone like never before. The first is "Catch Me Up," which summarizes your notifications. You'll be able to see what's important at a glance, without having to sift through dozens of messages. This feature is powered by LLaMa, Meta's AI.
Another function is Pay Attention, a voice recorder that also transcribes and summarizes everything said. Ideal if you're in a meeting or class. And "Remember This" lets you intelligently save information. It's not just a reminder; it's an augmented memory that uses AI to help you record events or tasks in context.
"Magic Canvas" is another extra you'll love: you'll be able to generate wallpapers with AI easily and with high-quality results. They've also added "Next Move," which analyzes what's on your screen to recommend the next action. If you're searching for trips, it will suggest options.If you're on a recipe, it can offer you the shopping list.
Playlist Studio and Image Studio allow you to create playlists on Amazon Music or design custom stickers with AI. And if you have a Razr 60 Ultra, you'll be able to use "Look and Talk," which takes advantage of the external screen to interact directly with your assistant in a natural way.
Botton line: With Perplexity and Moto AI, your Motorola won't just answer your questions or show you search results.You'll have an assistant that understands the context, anticipates your needs, and responds in a practical way. And all without giving up Google's Gemini, because Motorola will allow you to continue accessing both options, and even enjoy three months of Google One AI Premium for free.
Motorola thus becomes the first manufacturer to directly integrate Perplexity search., marking a turning point in the Android ecosystem. Now we'll have to wait and see if Samsung finally joins this revolution.