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The world of mobile browsing just got smarter. If you’ve ever felt like your mobile browser just could do more—more context, more automation, less fuss—the arrival of Comet promises exactly that. While competitors like OpenAI’s Atlas and The Browser Company’s Dia fight for desktop mindshare, Perplexity has begun a limited beta rollout of its Comet Browser for Android, bringing its AI-powered experience once reserved for desktop to early mobile testers.
Built around intelligent search, automation, and privacy, Comet for Android aims to make browsing feel faster, cleaner, and more intuitive than any traditional browser. This release marks a key milestone in Perplexity’s mission to bring AI-driven browsing to every device—from desktops and tablets to smartphones.
Hands-On: Desktop Power, Mobile Speed
Perplexity’s beta launch of Comet for Android is currently limited to invited users, but early testing confirms the Android version closely mirrors the design and functionality of the desktop browser. The homepage opens with live widgets that display recent searches, AI answers, and trending topics. Users will find a comprehensive tab manager, streamlined settings, and smooth transitions between pages. The interface feels deliberate and optimized for both smartphones and tablets.
A key quality-of-life feature is the built-in dark mode, designed to reduce eye strain. Crucially, the browser also ships with a native ad blocker, allowing faster load times and a cleaner visual experience without needing third-party extensions—a major advantage over standard mobile browsers.
Early testers report snappy performance and minimal crashes, suggesting that Perplexity’s mobile optimization is already mature.
Can I download Comet on Android now?
Not yet broadly. You can check the Google Play listing and sign up for pre-registration, but a full Android beta or public release has not yet been confirmed. The public rollout is expected in early 2026 once user testing concludes.
The Missing Piece: When Agentic AI Goes Mobile
Comet’s standout feature on desktop is its “agentic” AI tools—automation and AI-powered suggestions that perform background tasks for users. The interface is prompt-forward, encouraging asking questions before typing URLs.
However, the full agentic experience has not yet been confirmed on the Android beta. Early testers have not observed the browser autonomously managing complex tasks or workflows as the desktop version sometimes does.
Despite this current limitation, it is clear Perplexity will gradually bring similar AI capabilities to the mobile version. The Android app will integrate its AI core to offer intelligent prompts, suggestions, and contextual help, adapting to mobile browsing habits. This is essential for Perplexity’s goal of making AI-enhanced browsing accessible across all devices.
Will Comet replace Chrome on my phone?
That’s the goal, though it’s not simple. Perplexity is reportedly negotiating with smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Comet and become the default browser, which would greatly increase user adoption and challenge Chrome’s 70% mobile dominance.
The Uncomfortable Truth: Privacy and Security Concerns
As Comet moves from an experimental project to a consumer product, two major concerns have surfaced that demand attention from our smart audience.
First, despite the native ad blocker, CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed that Comet tracks browsing behavior to deliver personalized advertisements. For privacy-conscious users, this policy is a crucial caveat that contrasts with the “privacy-focused” narrative and requires careful consideration.
Second, research has flagged potential security vulnerabilities. One report suggested that attackers could potentially hijack the AI’s agentic actions through malicious URLs, raising flags about the browser’s deep system access. While Perplexity is committed to resolving these issues, they highlight the inherent risk of a browser that moves beyond passive viewing to active, agentic task completion.
Why Mobile Matters: Perplexity’s Platform Push
Launching Comet for Android reflects a major strategic push to deliver these innovations beyond desktop and web platforms. By offering a mobile app equipped with essential privacy controls and future AI tools, Perplexity aims to compete directly with major mobile browsers.
The strategy is clear: deliver the smartest browsing experience to the largest mobile market first.
Read more on our article of, AI Browsers Like Perplexity Comet Challenge Chrome—But Will Anyone Switch? published on July 14th 2025, SquaredTech.
Final Word
Perplexity Comet for Android represents a bold step toward an AI-driven future of browsing. Though the beta remains limited, its early features—clean design, built-in privacy tools, and a focus on intelligent search—already position it as one of the most promising browser launches in years.
Comet isn’t just a browser update—it might be a small crack in the wall of how we navigate the web. For Android users, that crack could become a doorway to a far more intelligent, streamlined mobile experience.
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