The update was confirmed by CEO Aravind Srinivas on X earlier this week, and early adopters have already spotted the Windows and Mac versions, which can be readily downloaded from its official website on both Mac and Windows PC. Android users can already pre-register on the Google Play Store, while an iOS release is expected soon.
Free For Airtel Users
Perplexity’s Comet: Key Features
Comet is Perplexity AI’s new web browser built with AI at its core. It acts as a personal assistant and thinking partner. Let’s have a look at its key features:
- Transforms browsing from passive consumption to active, intelligent engagement.
- Offers a unified interface, reducing the need to juggle multiple tabs and apps.
- Can handle entire browsing sessions, streamlining workflows and minimizing distractions.
- Useful for product comparisons, research, and solving complex problems.
- Includes a sidebar assistant that can:
- Summarize web pages
- Answer queries about the page you are viewing
- Perform actions like booking hotels, sending emails, or shopping online
- Pull in context from your browsing history to give a smarter response
- Delivers contextual answers based on what’s currently visible on your screen.
Challenging Google’s Dominance
Launching a new browser in India is no small task. With over 90% of India’s search market dominated by Google, and Safari and Edge fighting for the scraps, Perplexity’s move is a bold one. The company is clearly banking on a new vision of browsing — moving beyond merely displaying search results to actively helping users complete tasks.
By combining AI assistance with traditional browsing, Perplexity aims to define a whole new category altogether. With Airtel’s massive user base, Perplexity could expand fast in one of the world’s biggest internet markets.
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