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Samsung's New AI Bixby Arrives on Phones with One UI 8.5

The Verge
January 20, 20262 days ago
Samsung’s new AI Bixby is coming to phones.

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Samsung is launching a new AI-powered Bixby for its phones, integrated into the beta One UI 8.5. This enhanced Bixby features conversational capabilities and web search powered by Perplexity. The update is anticipated to debut with the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, offering users a more advanced virtual assistant experience.

D External Link Samsung’s new AI Bixby is coming to phones. The new “conversational” Bixby sounds similar to the one already rolled out on some Samsung TVs, bolstered by web search powered by Perplexity. It’s available in beta in One UI 8.5, which we’re expecting to launch alongside the Galaxy S26 series some time next month. Samsung Introduces the New Bixby in One UI 8.5 [ Samsung ] Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Comments Loading comments Getting the conversation ready... The Verge Daily A free daily digest of the news that matters most. Email (required) By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

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