A deleted press release reveals Samsung is overhauling Bixby to compete with Gemini. The update adds Perplexity for real-time search and advanced natural language understanding for system controls. Stable launch is expected with the Galaxy S26 series.
The bot now supports full voice conversations, maintaining context for more complete answers. Microsoft aims for human-like dialogues that offer alternative viewpoints. Also, a Video Generation toggle for 8-second clips has appeared in the Android app.
OpenAI confirmed it plans to show its first device in the second half of this year. The project, a collaboration with Jony Ive, recently hired former Apple engineer Janum Trivedi to work on the interface. A commercial launch is likely to follow in 2027.
