Samsung’s internal research revealed that most users, about 8 in 10, regularly use more than two AI agents. The company is working on improving Galaxy AI for the AI future. By adding multi-agent support, Samsung will make the experience of working with multiple AIs even easier.
The revised Galaxy AI will have integration for AI agents at the OS level. This will help Samsung stay on top of the rapidly evolving AI field with seamless integration of new AI agents that is consistent with the familiar Galaxy experience.
Since the integration is at the system level, you’ll be able to control different agents without switching between apps or repeating commands. This also gives the agent the context needed for more natural interactions.
The first new AI agent to join the party is Perplexity. You will be able to summon it by saying “Hey Plex” or by specifying the side button (ie the power button). It will be featured on “upcoming flagship Galaxy devices” and, wouldn’t you know it, the Galaxy S26 series is just around the corner.
Plex will be deeply embedded into Samsung’s first-party apps, including Gallery, Notes, Calendar, Clock, and Reminders. It will also work with some third-party apps. The Plex Agent is smart enough to handle multi-step workflows.
According to the press release, “Additional details about supported devices and experiences will be announced soon”. If we had to guess, the One UI 8.5 update will enable (some or all) of these features on older Galaxy S and Galaxy Z models.
“We are committed to building an open and inclusive integrated AI ecosystem that gives users more choice, flexibility, and control to accomplish complex tasks quickly and easily. Galaxy AI acts as an orchestrator, bringing together different forms of AI into a single, natural, cohesive experience.” said Won-Joon Choi, President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Research & Development Office, Mobile Experience (MX) Business, Samsung Electronics.
PS Samsung unveiled the enhanced Bixby for One UI 8.5 earlier this week. It can change system settings based on natural language prompts (instead of a rigid “turn on XYZ”) and will offer real-time web searches for the latest answers to your questions.
