comet iOS

Perplexity has officially expanded its AI-powered browser Comet to iPhones, marking a major step in bringing agentic browsing experiences to iOS users. The launch extends Comet beyond desktop and Android, positioning it as a cross-platform AI browser designed to act as a personal assistant across devices.

The iOS rollout follows months of anticipation, with the app becoming available via the App Store for devices running modern iOS versions.

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An AI Browser That Thinks and Acts

Unlike traditional browsers, Comet is built around an integrated AI assistant that can understand user intent and take action, not just display web pages.

The iOS version brings features such as:

  • Conversational search and contextual answers

  • Real-time summarization of web pages

  • Task automation like research, scheduling, and planning

  • A unified interface that reduces the need for multiple tabs

Perplexity positions Comet as a “personal assistant in a browser,” capable of helping users complete tasks directly while browsing.

A Shift From Browsing to Doing

Comet’s core idea is to move beyond traditional browsing toward execution-focused workflows.

Instead of jumping between apps, users can:

  • Ask questions about content on a page

  • Automate tasks like writing emails or planning trips

  • Research across multiple sources in one interface

The AI assistant can interpret context across tabs and sessions, making it easier to stay focused and complete tasks without switching tools.

Bringing Agentic AI to Mobile

The arrival of Comet on iOS is significant because it brings agentic AI workflows to mobile devices, where most users spend their time.

Earlier, Comet was available on:

  • Windows and macOS (desktop)

  • Android (mobile)

With iOS now supported, Perplexity is aiming for a fully cross-platform AI browsing ecosystem.

Competing With Big Tech Browsers

The launch places Perplexity in direct competition with:

  • Google Chrome (now integrating Gemini AI)

  • Microsoft Edge (with Copilot integration)

  • Apple Safari (with upcoming Apple Intelligence features)

However, Comet differentiates itself by being AI-first, rather than adding AI as a secondary feature.

Source: Perplexity