Galaxy S26 to feature 'Hey Plex' Perplexity hotword
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Key Points:
- Samsung will introduce a new Perplexity hotword, “Hey Plex,” on the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, adding to the existing “Hey Google” and “Hey Bixby” voice activation options.
- “Hey Plex” will activate Perplexity AI, which is deeply integrated at the system level and pre-installed on flagship Galaxy devices, enhancing multi-step workflows across Samsung and select third-party apps.
- This move is part of Samsung’s vision for an open, multi-agent AI ecosystem, reflecting that nearly 80% of users rely on more than two types of AI agents for assistance.
- Users can access Perplexity via the voice wake phrase or quick-access controls like holding the side button, providing seamless contextual assistance
