Perplexity has released its Comet AI browser on iPhone, bringing AI powered browsing and chat features to mobile users.
Perplexity has launched its Comet AI browser for iPhone users, bringing its AI powered browsing platform to mobile devices. The app is now available as a standalone browser on iOS.
The Perplexity Comet AI browser was first introduced on desktop last year. It was priced at 200 dollars per month at that time. Now, the mobile version is available for free on both iPhone and Android.
Comet is part of a growing trend of AI powered browsers. These tools combine a normal web browser with a chatbot that can help users complete tasks. Users can ask the browser to summarize web pages or search for more information. It can also help with tasks like shopping or planning schedules.
This shift shows how AI browsers are becoming the next step after search engines. Instead of just showing links, they aim to complete tasks directly for users.
The iPhone version also takes advantage of Apple’s design system. It uses Liquid Glass visuals, giving the app a clean and modern look.
However, there are some limitations. Users cannot install third party extensions due to Apple’s system restrictions. There are also privacy concerns. Perplexity has said it may collect user data through the browser for ad targeting.
That raises questions about how free AI tools are funded. Many users may not realize the trade off between cost and data collection.
The Perplexity Comet AI browser is now available across iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac. A dedicated iPad version has not been released yet.
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