Perplexity

Comet Extends AI-First Browsing to Mobile

Perplexity has launched its Comet browser on Android, bringing its AI-focused browsing experience from desktop to smartphones. After debuting earlier this year on desktop and attracting users who value automation and summarisation tools, Comet now enters the mobile space to make on-the-go browsing smarter and more efficient.

Instead of simply porting the desktop version, Perplexity has redesigned the interface specifically for mobile use. The company integrates the AI assistant directly into the browsing experience so users can interact with it without leaving the page they are on.

AI Assistant Built Into Every Tab

Comet on Android embeds the AI assistant in the browser itself. Users can ask questions, issue tasks, or review the assistant’s reasoning while staying on the same page. The browser stores context from open tabs and ongoing activity, which helps it respond faster and more accurately.

You can use Comet to simplify complex information, refine a search, or compare content as you scroll. Instead of juggling multiple apps or copy-pasting between windows, you stay within the same browsing flow while the AI does the heavy lifting in the background.

Voice Interaction and Cross-Tab Summarisation

Perplexity brings its voice mode from the Perplexity app into the Comet browser for Android. Users can speak their questions, follow up with voice prompts, and move between tasks hands-free. This feature makes the browser especially useful for multitasking, research sessions, or quick queries on the move.

Comet for Android also supports cross-tab summarisation, one of the desktop version’s most used tools. Users can open multiple tabs on a topic and then ask Comet to compile key points from all of them into a single summary. This capability turns mobile browsing into a powerful research companion for students, professionals, and curious readers.

Cleaner Pages with Built-In Ad Blocker

The browser ships with a built-in ad blocker, continuing the desktop approach of keeping pages free of pop-ups and visual clutter. Comet blocks intrusive ads by default so pages load cleaner and faster. Users who want to support specific websites can whitelist those domains and allow ads on a case-by-case basis.

By combining ad blocking with AI summarisation and search, Comet creates an environment where users can focus on content instead of distractions. Long articles, documentation, and detailed reports become easier to read and understand on a small screen.

Desktop Power, Now in Your Pocket

According to industry reports, most of Comet’s core desktop features appear on Android. Users can set Perplexity as the default search engine, use voice queries across tabs, and reference specific tabs while asking questions. The browser uses the context from your active session to deliver relevant, concise answers without forcing you to jump between tools.

You can browse, research, and analyse information inside one interface, letting the AI assistant stitch everything together.

Android First, iOS on the Way

Perplexity has chosen to lead with Android, driven by interest from carriers and OEMs who want to integrate AI-native browsing into their devices. While the company has not announced any formal partnerships yet, it has confirmed that an iOS version is in development.

With Comet on Android, Perplexity signals a future where AI sits at the heart of the browser, not just in the search bar. For users who rely on their phones for serious reading and research, Comet offers a faster, cleaner, and more intelligent way to browse the web.