Perplexity has launched its Comet AI browser for Android users, which is a major step in its roadmap to take on Google Chrome in mobile devices. The launch extends the company’s offerings beyond desktops and provides a new alternative to Android users when interest in AI tools is growing rapidly. Users of the Comet browser can search, read and interact with webpages while getting help from the built-in assistant at Perplexity. By utilising AI to explain information, answer questions, and summarise pages, the app promises a smoother and more helpful browsing experience. This launch has also brought Perplexity directly in front of millions of Android users depending on Chrome, which comes pre-installed on most phones in India.
Comet brings a raft of features already enjoyed on the desktop to mobile devices. Users can speak to the integrated assistant using Voice Mode, get quick summaries of open tabs, and ask questions, all without needing to switch apps. An ad blocker is onboard to reduce clutter when browsing. Perplexity claims many more features are set to come soon, including more powerful voice assistant features and support for password management. For the time being, users can use Android’s own password manager inside the app.
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Android phones are the most commonly used devices in India. This provides a great opportunity for Perplexity to reach a wider audience that is accustomed to Google apps but open to trying different tools. It is pretty easy to change default browsers on Android; thus, users can try Comet without much hassle. The openness of the Android ecosystem also allows smaller companies like Perplexity to gain more visibility in app stores and bring in new users.
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The new Comet browser is available on the Google Play Store. Users can download it for free and start using the AI assistant, voice mode and summarisation tools from day one. The experience is designed to be simple and useful from the first use. Perplexity says it is working on rolling out more upgrades over the coming weeks.