Samsung's digital assistant Bixby is set for a significant revival, integrating features from the Perplexity AI assistant. A recent leak has unveiled details about this collaboration, suggesting that Bixby will now handle simpler tasks while delegating more complex inquiries to Perplexity, similar to how ChatGPT and Google Gemini operate.
The leaked information, shared by GalaxyTechie, indicates that users will still be able to control device functionalities such as adjusting screen brightness and volume through Bixby. However, more intricate questions will be addressed by Perplexity, which offers customizable response formats like Interview and Storyteller. Additionally, a feature resembling Bixby Live will allow real-time conversations, potentially interacting with other applications.
Moreover, there are indications that a "hey Plex" hotword may be introduced, enhancing the assistant's functionality and drawing parallels to Google Gemini. Notably, Bixby's revival will see increased support in China, where it will be integrated with DeepSeek, marking a substantial shift from its previous iteration, which struggled largely due to user dissatisfaction with the dedicated Bixby key.