Perplexity Turning Devices Into Smart Assistants
Motorola is partnering with Perplexity, a growing AI-powered answer engine, to bring its assistant features straight into your phone. Starting with its latest smartphones, including the Razr series and Edge 60, Motorola will ship devices with the Perplexity app pre-installed.
This means users won’t need to search for or download the app. It’s ready to use right out of the box.
Not Just Another App
This is more than just an app sitting on your screen. Perplexity has been customized to work smoothly with Motorola’s hardware. Especially with foldable phones like the Razr, it brings some new tricks.
You can ask Perplexity questions even when the device is folded. It works on the outer screen, making quick answers and smart tasks accessible anytime.
But it doesn’t stop there. The Perplexity Assistant lets users do more than just search. You can send emails, set reminders, play music, or even book a cab. All this without switching between apps.
Integrated Deeply With Moto AI
One of the most useful additions is direct access through Motorola’s built-in Moto AI. Just type “Ask Perplexity” and the assistant kicks in. It can also suggest related content with a feature called “Next Move,” helping you dig deeper into topics without hunting for links.
This sort of native integration gives Motorola an edge. While many phones rely on Google Assistant or Alexa, this gives users a third option that’s more focused on research, context, and intelligent suggestions.
A Boost With Perplexity Pro, Free for 3 Months
Motorola users will also get a bonus. Every new device comes with a 3-month free trial of Perplexity Pro.
This upgrade unlocks features like deep research tools, choice of AI models such as GPT-4o, Claude 3.5, and Sonar, and pro-level search and shopping abilities. Users can also upload files and get smarter responses using the platform’s reasoning tools.
This is a good move for power users and students. But for average users, the advanced tools may feel underused unless they know how to tap into them.
A Solid Start, With Room to Grow
This is a strong beginning for Perplexity in the smartphone space. The tight integration and free Pro trial are great offers. However, some features may be too advanced for everyday users.
It will need to educate users about what it can do. Otherwise, it risks being just another app many never open.
If Perplexity continues to evolve and simplify its user experience, this Motorola partnership could shape a new way we interact with our phones.
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