Perplexity recently announced that its AI browser Comet has completed comprehensive adaptation to Apple iPadOS system. This browser is not just an "AI dialogue box that can access the internet", but integrates traditional browsing, AI chatbots, and multitasking.
IPadOS multitasking mechanism native support
The biggest highlight of the iPad version of Comet is its native support for iPadOS multitasking mechanism. Users can simultaneously open multiple browsing windows and seamlessly switch between different tasks - searching for information, writing documents, and conducting research can be carried out in parallel, without the need to repeatedly jump between different apps.
For users who are accustomed to using iPads to handle complex workflows, this is a substantial upgrade.
Deeply integrate mainstream AI models
Comet browser has built-in support for calling top AI models such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Users can directly call these models for intelligent search and interaction while browsing web pages. This means:
If you see a concept you don't understand, ask AI directly without jumping out of the current page
Need to summarize long article, one click call AI to complete, no need to copy to dialog box
To compare information from different sources, AI can integrate and analyze across pages
Perplexity's Apple ecosystem layout accelerates
The ambition of searching for 'personal computers'
Another major move by Perplexity this month is the launch of the "Personal Computer" intelligent assistant feature on the Mac platform. This is no longer a simple browser plugin, but an AI agent that can understand user workflows and actively assist in completing complex tasks.
The positioning of Comet browser is also clear: it is not just the shell of an AI search engine, but the core entrance for Perplexity to penetrate AI capabilities into users' daily digital lives.
The AI browser race is facing intense competition. In addition to Comet from Perplexity, platforms such as OpenClaw are also enhancing browser automation capabilities. Each company is competing for the same goal: to make AI not just "answer questions", but truly integrate into users' daily workflows.
