AI research firm Perplexity has rolled out a new voice assistant for iPhones, expanding its app's functionality to include reminders, email writing, and third-party services like ride-booking.
The assistant allows for continuous voice interaction even when the app is running in the background, although it cannot access system-level features due to Apple's limitations. First launched on Android in January, the AI now supports multiple apps and can play media or draft emails via default Apple apps.
Users can activate it using the Action button on newer iPhones, but some features still require manual input depending on system permissions. The assistant is free to use, with limitations on the number of messages, while a