Overview
- Samsung confirms system-level multi-agent support for Galaxy AI in One UI 8.5, with Perplexity integrated across Bixby and core apps such as Notes, Gallery, Calendar, Clock, and Reminder.
- Users will be able to invoke Perplexity using the “Hey Plex” hotword or by pressing and holding the side button on upcoming Galaxy S26 devices.
- Perplexity will also surface in select third-party apps, though Samsung has not named partners or detailed specific integrations yet.
- An upgraded Bixby in One UI 8.5 enables natural-language control of device settings, on-device explanations of behavior, automated routine creation, and real-time web searches.
- The Galaxy S26 series will debut on February 25, with Samsung saying broader device support and exact feature availability will be announced soon.