San Francisco: Perplexity has recently made available its Comet AI browser on iPhones, expanding its AI‑driven browsing experience to users on iOS 18 and above. The browser was earlier available only on Mac, Windows, and Android.
Comet, by acting like a built‑in helper, is programmed to make browsing simpler for all. Instead of relying only on regular searches, it uses Perplexity’s AI to understand what users are looking for and gather information regarding it from across the web.
This helps people get clear answers without having to jump through multiple tabs or apps. The company has been extending this approach into specialised areas, including its Perplexity Health feature that connects data from platforms like Apple Health and Fitbit to deliver more contextual insights.
A key feature of Comet is its side‑panel assistant, which stays available while users browse. It can summarise long articles, answer questions based on what is on the screen, and provide helpful context when researching or, say, comparing products.
It also supports practical tasks such as booking hotels, sending emails, or completing online purchases, all from inside the browser. This reflects a broader shift where AI systems like even Claude are increasingly being embedded directly into user workflows rather than accessed as standalone tools.
These capabilities align with Perplexity’s broader push into agent-based systems, including its Perplexity Computer platform designed to automate tasks across applications on Mac.
Perplexity says Comet adapts to each user’s habits and helps them stay organised, making it easier to follow through on tasks or revisit useful information. With this iPhone launch thus, Comet gives Apple users a fresh alternative to their usual browsers, offering a more interactive way to navigate the web.
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