By Storyboard18
Publication Date: 2026-03-19 05:45:00
Perplexity AI has launched its AI-first browser Comet on iPhone, extending its presence beyond macOS and marking a significant step in its efforts to evolve the browser into an intelligent assistant, according to a report by Moneycontrol.
The Comet browser, which debuted earlier as one of the first AI-centric browsers on macOS, is designed to go beyond conventional tab-based browsing by integrating artificial intelligence directly into the user experience. With the iPhone rollout, the same approach has been adapted for mobile usage, enabling on-the-go interaction with AI-powered tools.
The launch, initially scheduled for March 11, was briefly delayed before going live this week.
At its core, Comet combines traditional web browsing with AI-driven search and conversational capabilities. Users can rely on an integrated assistant to summarise web pages, answer queries, organise tasks and assist with activities such as shopping or scheduling, reducing the need to switch between multiple applications or tabs. The company positions the browser as a contextual assistant that adapts to user behaviour and helps streamline workflows over time.
The browser emphasises context-aware interactions, allowing it to extract and process information directly from the page being viewed, generate summaries and enable users to act on insights without leaving the browsing environment. It also aims to reduce digital clutter by managing tabs and helping users track ideas and ongoing tasks more…
