Perplexity has released the Android version of Comet, its AI-driven web browser that integrates real-time conversational intelligence directly into the browsing experience. The rollout brings one of the earliest AI-native mobile browsers to Android users, allowing them to access Perplexity’s assistant while navigating any webpage.
AI-Native Browsing Comes to Mobile
Comet first debuted for Perplexity Max subscribers on desktop in July before expanding to a wider audience last month. Its Android launch marks the browser’s first major move into mobile, ahead of an iOS version that remains in development with no confirmed release timeline.
Unlike conventional browsers, Comet is designed for agentic search, enabling the assistant to interpret user intent, gather information across tabs and perform multi-step tasks autonomously. This shifts web browsing from manual search to AI-assisted exploration.
Features Available at Launch
The Android version introduces several capabilities:
• AI assistant overlay for answering questions or guiding tasks without leaving the current webpage
• Voice interaction, allowing users to speak queries or commands
• Cross-tab summarisation, producing insights from multiple open tabs
• Built-in ad blocker to improve browsing experience
• Contextual assistance, where the AI responds directly on webpages
Some desktop features are still being integrated. Perplexity spokesperson Beejoli Shah told The Verge that syncing browsing history and bookmarks between devices will arrive “in the coming weeks.” The team is also working on an advanced voice agent and a built-in password manager. For now, Comet relies on Android’s default password system.
A Step Toward Agentic Search on Mobile
Perplexity positions Comet as a browser for users who want structured, task-oriented results rather than traditional keyword-search workflows. By combining natural-language interaction with its AI-powered search engine, Comet aims to reshape how users find, filter and act on information.
Final Take
With its Android launch, Comet positions Perplexity at the forefront of AI-native browsing an early signal of how mobile search, workflows and web interactions may evolve.
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