Samsung Partners with OpenAI and Perplexity to Enhance Galaxy S26 with Advanced AI Services

Samsung Corporation is in talks with AI companies such as OpenAI and Perplexity to incorporate more artificial intelligence services into its upcoming Galaxy smartphones. This information comes from a report by Bloomberg.

The company aims to broaden its application offerings and explore options beyond Google’s Gemini in the forthcoming S26 series, which is set to launch next year, according to Choi Won-joon, President and COO of the mobile division.

«We are in discussions with several suppliers. As long as these AI agents remain competitive and can enhance user experience, we are open to any tool,» he stated.

The South Korean giant is close to finalizing an investment agreement with the AI search engine Perplexity, followed by the integration of its application and assistant.

In addition to AI, the conglomerate is evaluating new chips for the Galaxy S26, considering both Qualcomm products and its own Exynos 2600.

In the recently launched Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung utilized its own custom-designed chipset for the first time in a foldable device. The company aims to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm and dispel concerns regarding the performance and thermal characteristics of its Exynos line.

Meanwhile, Apple is planning to unveil its own foldable smartphone next year, as reported by Bloomberg. This device is expected to utilize many components from the Galaxy Z Fold, including foldable OLED displays.

«This is just the beginning of how these phones will become mainstream,» Choi noted.

It’s worth mentioning that in January, Samsung announced its new flagship Galaxy S25 series, featuring a more powerful chip and a focus on artificial intelligence.