The long wait is finally over for mobile users eagerly anticipating Perplexity's innovative browser. The company has officially launched its Comet browser on mobile devices, bringing the same powerful desktop experience to smartphones and tablets.
Comet Mobile Browser Now Available for Android
The Comet browser is currently available for Android users and can be downloaded completely free from the Google Play Store. For iPhone enthusiasts, there's good news too - an iOS version is expected to arrive within the coming weeks. The mobile version maintains almost all the features that made the desktop version popular, including the intelligent AI agent, built-in ad blocker, customizable home page widgets, and much more.
Smart AI Assistant That Works in Background
One of the standout features of Comet Mobile is its intelligent AI assistant, which mirrors the desktop version's capabilities. During testing, the assistant successfully added camping gadgets to an Amazon cart with a specified budget of ₹10,000, demonstrating its practical utility. The assistant operates seamlessly in the background, allowing users to continue using their phones for other tasks while it completes assigned jobs.
Users can communicate with the assistant through chat, instructing it to open websites, navigate specific sites, or search for information. A particularly useful feature is the ability to interrupt the assistant mid-sentence, eliminating the need to wait for it to complete lengthy responses before giving new commands. While the assistant generally performs well, some users might notice occasional inconsistencies where it might refuse to perform tasks it completed moments earlier.
For optimal performance on Samsung devices, users need to grant unrestricted battery permissions to ensure the assistant continues running in the background without interruptions.
Built-In Ad Blocker for Cleaner Browsing
The mobile version includes a native ad blocker designed to eliminate annoying pop-ups and spam advertisements. This feature becomes particularly valuable on smaller smartphone screens where intrusive ads can significantly impact the browsing experience. Users have the flexibility to whitelist trusted websites they want to support, striking a balance between clean browsing and supporting favorite content creators.
Future Updates and Platform Expansion
Perplexity has already outlined an ambitious roadmap for future updates. The company plans to introduce several new features in the coming weeks, including a conversational agent capable of handling cross-site searches, assistant shortcuts for quick actions, and a fully functional password manager. Many carriers and manufacturers have specifically requested the browser for their devices, indicating strong industry interest in the platform.
The arrival of Comet browser on mobile platforms represents a significant step forward in making AI-powered browsing accessible to users on the go. With its combination of smart features and user-friendly design, it's poised to challenge established mobile browsers in the competitive Indian market.
