Perplexity has launched its AI browser, Comet, on Android devices, expanding its AI-powered search from desktop to mobile. The move allows Android users to experience AI-driven browsing, research, and shopping directly on their phones.
Comet brings most desktop features to mobile, letting users set it as the default search engine, ask questions through tabs, and use voice commands to interact with the assistant. The AI can summarize searches across multiple tabs, track its own actions, and even block ads automatically.
Perplexity plans to add more features in the coming weeks, including a conversational agent that can search across websites, shortcuts for quick AI actions, and a password manager. While Android is the first platform, the company confirmed an iOS release is planned. Android was prioritized due to requests from device makers and carriers, although no formal partnerships were announced.
Users can control how the AI interacts with their tabs and searches. Everyone can interact with Comet in the same session, rename browsing sessions, manage tabs, and switch the active AI model anytime.
Perplexity’s move comes as other companies like OpenAI, Opera, and The Browser Company also explore AI browsers. Experts continue to raise questions about AI-assisted browsing security, and Perplexity has acknowledged potential risks and the need for stronger safeguards.
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