What to know
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Samsung partnered with Perplexity AI for the Galaxy Browser, introducing Ask AI as a core agentic feature on Galaxy S26 series.
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Ask AI scans open tabs, search history, and context to deliver conversational answers without app-switching, emphasizing agentic autonomy.
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This ties into broader Galaxy AI agentic push, including Now Nudge and Gemini 3 previews, making the browser an intelligent orchestrator.
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Features roll out starting with S26 devices, focusing on seamless, on-device processing for privacy and speed.
Samsung’s recently concluded Galaxy Unpacked event brought a bevy of AI features to the table. And the Agentic AI envelope that the company seems to be pushing was the highlight of the event. From the Galaxy Browser’s Ask AI to Now Nudge, here are all the Agentic AI features that were revealed for the flagship Samsung Galaxy S26 devices and the Galaxy Browser.
Debut of Ask AI in Galaxy Browser
The star of the browser announcements was Ask AI, a Perplexity-powered tool baked right into the Galaxy Browser.
This isn’t your standard search bar; it’s an agentic brain that reads across all your open tabs, recent history, and even contextual cues to synthesize answers conversationally.
Picture comparing laptops: tabs on specs, prices, user reviews? Ask AI condenses it all, spotting patterns like battery life trade-offs or value picks, without you lifting a finger to copy-paste.
Samsung hammered home how this collapses “tab chaos” into one seamless flow. Powered by Perplexity’s models, it runs mostly on-device via the S26’s beefed-up NPU (39% faster on the Ultra), ensuring snappy responses and data stays local.
Agentic roots powering browser intelligence
Agentic AI defined the Unpacked narrative. In the browser, this manifests as Ask AI’s ability to not just query but reason across sources. It ties into ecosystem agents like Now Nudge (contextual nudges from messages) and upgraded Bixby (with inline web results), creating a unified “AI OS” vibe where the browser feels like your personal researcher.
Privacy layers it thick: Personal Data Engine learns habits on-device, while KEEP isolates browser data per session. No cloud leaks to worry about here—agentic smarts are entirely yours.
| Feature | How it works in Galaxy Browser | Agentic Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Tab & History Synthesis | Scans all open tabs + history for queries like “best deal from these?” | Automates comparison; surfaces insights proactively |
| Conversational Follow-ups | Chains questions: “Compare batteries” → “Under $1000?” | Acts like a research agent, no re-explaining needed |
| Contextual Awareness | Pulls from session (e.g., shopping tabs → price alerts) | Anticipates needs, reduces manual input |
| On-Device Processing | Leverages S26 NPU for speed/privacy | Independent action without server roundtrips |
Ties to full Galaxy AI ecosystem
Galaxy Browser doesn’t stand alone—it’s the front door of the agentic wave.
Now Nudge might spot a chat about dinner and nudge browser tabs with reservations; Circle to Search (now multi-object) feeds visuals directly into Ask AI flows. Bixby’s rebuild brings real-time web pulls inline, but browser takes it further with Perplexity’s depth for complex hunts.
Google’s Gemini 3 preview amps this: agentic tasks like “book from these tabs” could launch virtual apps in background while you browse. Early access hits S26 first, with browser integration hinted for Q2 rollouts. Hands-on zones at the event wowed creators—one tester raved about sticker gen from browser clips tying into Creative Studio.
Rollout, hardware backbone, and future-proofing
Starting with Galaxy S26 series (Ultra at $1,299.99), these hit pre-orders now, with full deployment via One UI 8.5 updates. The custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 fuels it—19% CPU boost, with massive vapor chamber for sustained AI loads. Battery tweaks promise all-day agentic services on the flagship.
Samsung eyes multi-agent flexibility. So you can toggle Perplexity, Gemini, or Bixby for specific task. Expect expansions like voice-activated Ask AI or third-party tab integrations by mid-2026.
Agentic browser to changes your daily grind
Agentic AI in Galaxy Browser shifts browsing from passive scrolling to active partnership, closing the “promise vs. reality” gap. Whether planning trips, shopping smart, or deep-diving news, it handles the grunt work so you focus on decisions.
Along with Privacy Display – a side-view blocking feature (and an industry first), Samsung has upped its game multi-fold. The Perplexity-powered Agentic AI browser, with Gemini and other Samsung AI features, the whole device (not just the browser) takes smartphone AI to the next level.
