Perplexity has made a significant leap into the world of artificial intelligence with the launch of its new assistant for Android. This assistant not only searches for information, but also interacts With applications, answer questions in real time and perform everyday tasks with great precision.
Until now, the competition in voice assistants was dominated by Google Assistant, Crab and, in recent years, GeminiHowever, Perplexity Assistant aims to become the default choice for many Android users, offering real-time search, app integration, and advanced conversational capabilities.
How Perplexity Assistant works on Android
The great advantage of Perplexity Assistant is that it combines the functionality of a advanced chatbot with the characteristics of a traditional assistant. Its ability to access information in real time and perform actions within different applications makes it unique.
- Voice, text and camera interaction: You can talk to him, write to him, or show him images to analyze.
- Access to information in real time: Not limited to pre-recorded responses; perform instant web searches.
- Compatibility with popular applications: Works with Spotify, YouTube, Uber and messaging apps.
- Maintaining context in conversations: You can remember the conversation and follow questions without losing the thread.
How to set Perplexity as default assistant
If you want to replace Google Assistant or Gemini with Perplexity, the process is simple. Here are the steps to follow:
- Download Perplexity AI from the Play Store.
- Go to Settings on your Android mobile.
- Accede to Applications → Default Applications.
- Choose Digital Assistant Application and choose Perplexity.
Once set up, you can activate it by holding down the power button or swiping on the corner of the screen, depending on your device.
What makes Perplexity Assistant different
What really stands out about Perplexity Assistant is its focus on contextualization and in the automation of everyday tasksUnlike other assistants, this one not only offers you information, but can also execute specific actions without the need for constant user interaction.
- Efficient email management: Can respond to messages and write texts based on your instructions.
- More natural commands: You can ask him 'What is Taylor Swift's latest song?' and, without repeating his name, continue with 'And what are your best-selling albums?' without losing context.
- Direct action on apps: Not only do you open apps, you interact with them; for example, ordering an Uber or reserving a table at a restaurant.
Can Perplexity Assistant compete with Google and ChatGPT?
While Google Assistant and Gemini have been around for a while, Perplexity has managed to create a more powerful and flexible assistant in some ways. Its proprietary search engine and real-time response capability make it more accurate than other AI chatbots.
Additionally, although its app compatibility is still limited, the company has assured that it will continue to expand its features to cover more ground in the Android ecosystem.
The arrival of Perplexity Assistant on Android is a turning point in the evolution of virtual assistants. Its ability to process information in real time, interact with applications and understand the context of conversations makes it a very interesting alternative for those looking for a more advanced tool than Google Assistant or Siri.