Comet Browser Comes to Android
Perplexity users might soon get access to its AI-powered browser, Comet, on Android devices. The company has reportedly begun sending early invitations to a select group of testers who will be able to try out the Android version of the browser ahead of its wider release.
Originally, Comet was available only to a limited number of Windows and Mac users through an invite-only system. Over time, however, Perplexity gradually opened up access to a broader audience.
Those who want early access to Comet on Android can register through the Google Play Store or the official Comet website. Reports suggest that paying subscribers and frequent users of Perplexity’s AI search engine will be given higher priority for invitations.
“Comet Android early invites are rolling out. To boost your chances of getting in and shaping the next phase of mobile browsing, it helps to use Perplexity on Android and hold a Pro or Max plan. More invites are coming soon,” wrote Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas in a post on X.
Unlike traditional browsers such as Chrome and Firefox that rely on multiple tabs, Comet delivers a generative AI-driven browsing experience, allowing users to ask questions about any webpage they are on and perform a variety of interactive tasks.
Comet’s AI Features and Competition
Recently, Perplexity revealed that it has revamped its Comet Assistant with new tools and expanded capabilities. The upgraded version can now operate across several tabs, assist users in job searches, and help find travel deals, among other improvements.
“Our testing shows a 23% boost in performance over the previous version. This matters for complex, multi-step tasks that need to be executed accurately and in sequence,” the company said in a blog update.
Since launching earlier this year, Comet has become a serious competitor to Google Chrome. Although Chrome still dominates with around 60.45% of the global browser market, Perplexity aims to attract users through a more AI-focused, interactive browsing experience.
Meanwhile, OpenAI has entered the growing AI browser market with ChatGPT Atlas, introduced last month. Atlas integrates ChatGPT directly into browsing sessions, allowing users to open a sidebar and query web pages in real time.
Like Comet, ChatGPT Atlas also includes a built-in AI agent capable of performing various online tasks — from planning events to booking appointments — as users explore the web.
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