Samsung Leaks AI-Powered Bixby Reboot: Integration with Perplexity and Release Timeline Revealed
Samsung recently made waves by announcing a massive Bixby reboot, only to mysteriously delete the official blog posts from its US and Global Newsrooms shortly after. Despite the deletion, the tech community captured key details about the next-generation assistant, which promises to be a major leap forward for the Galaxy ecosystem.
The AI Transformation: Bixby Meets Perplexity
The core of this revival is a shift toward Generative AI. Samsung is moving away from the traditional voice command model to a more sophisticated “Device Agent.” A key highlight of this reboot is the official partnership with Perplexity, a leading AI search engine.
This integration allows Bixby to provide high-quality web answers. For instance, users can ask complex travel queries like, “Find me hotels in Seoul that have swimming pools for kids,” and receive structured, real-time data powered by Perplexity.
Seamless Device Control with Natural Language
While tools like Google Gemini focus on general information, Samsung is positioning the new Bixby as a master of on-device control. According to Woo-Joon Chai, Samsung’s Executive VP, the redesign aims to reduce friction in everyday tasks through intuitive interactions.
- Smart Intent Recognition: Unlike older versions, the new Bixby can understand vague natural language prompts.
- Example: If you say, “I don’t want the screen to time out while I’m still looking at it,” Bixby will automatically navigate your settings and enable the “Keep Screen On While Viewing” feature.
Release Date: One UI 8.5 and Galaxy S26
The deleted post also shed light on when users can get their hands on the updated assistant. Samsung confirmed that the new Bixby will debut within the One UI 8.5 beta program.
- Launch Device: This timeline suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S26 series will serve as the official launchpad for the Bixby reboot.
- Beta Access: Reports indicate that the fourth One UI 8.5 beta is imminent and will likely include the initial “Bixby update” for testers.
Why Was the Post Deleted?
The sudden removal of the announcement has led to speculation. Most industry experts believe the post was published ahead of schedule rather than being a retraction of the features. With the One UI 8.5 beta right around the corner, an official (and permanent) re-release of the news is expected soon.