Perplexity Launches Comet AI Browser for iOS

Perplexity, the AI search startup backed by Nvidia, launched its Comet AI browser for iPhones on Thursday, marking the tool's entry into Apple's mobile ecosystem after debuting on desktops and Android devices. The free app, now available worldwide through the Apple App Store, integrates an AI assistant directly into web browsing to assist users with research, summarization, and task automation.

Comet for iOS builds on the browser's core design, which combines traditional web navigation with Perplexity's AI capabilities. Users can query the Comet Assistant about webpage content, receive summaries of articles, or explore related topics without switching tabs. The assistant supports voice interactions, allowing hands-free questions about open pages or comparisons across multiple tabs, powered by models from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Additional features include a hybrid search that blends standard results with AI-driven responses, a built-in ad blocker for cleaner viewing, and proactive tools for tasks such as shopping, scheduling, or drafting emails. Conversations and research threads sync seamlessly across devices, enabling users to continue workflows from...