Key Takeaway
Perplexity is set to launch a mobile application for its Comet browser, featuring voice technology and a smartphone-friendly interface. The app aims to reduce mobile advertising clutter, though its unique advantages over current mobile browsers are unclear. Additionally, Perplexity introduced Comet Plus, a program collaborating with established news publishers to support journalism rather than just aggregate content, though financial details remain undisclosed. Christian Perez, founder of Altivum, praises Comet for its professional applications, stating it has become his default browser due to its real-time information and enterprise-grade capabilities.
An Ambitious Expansion Plan
Comet has exclusively operated on desktop since its launch, but Perplexity has announced an upcoming mobile application.
The mobile version, set to launch in a few weeks, will incorporate voice technology and an interface tailored for smartphones.
The company asserts that the app will eliminate mobile advertising clutter and outdated app models, although the specifics of how this differs from existing mobile browsers remain unclear.
In addition to the standard browser, Perplexity has introduced Comet Plus, a program that partners with established news publishers.
The company claims this initiative aims to support journalism rather than merely aggregate content, although financial arrangements with publishers have not been revealed.
Christian Perez, the Founder of tech firm Altivum, finds Comet to be quite impressive for professional applications.
“I have been using Perplexity for several months, and it quickly became my default web browser,” he states.
“From real-time, up-to-date information to its enterprise-grade knowledge management and search-integrated Gen AI, Comet by Perplexity has become an invaluable tool for my work.”
