In a dazzling New York unveiling, Perplexity AI makes its smartphone debut, seamlessly integrated into Motorola’s cutting-edge Razr Ultra foldable phone, redefining how users interact with AI. The $9 billion AI startup’s answer engine powers Moto AI, enabling instant answers, task automation, and personalized suggestions, all pre-installed on the device.
The Razr Ultra, priced at $1,300, boasts a dedicated AI key and features like Catch Me Up for notification summaries and Next Move for screen-based predictions. Perplexity’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, hailed the partnership as a game-changer, emphasizing its focus on delivering direct, ad-free answers. New users get three months of Perplexity Pro, unlocking advanced research and multi-model AI capabilities.
Despite Google’s reported resistance to Perplexity as the default assistant, this deal marks a bold step against tech dominance, with Motorola also incorporating Gemini, Copilot, and Llama. The Razr Ultra’s 7-inch main screen and 4-inch external display enhance AI functionality, with pre-orders starting May 7 and availability from May 15. Perplexity’s integration aims to make AI a daily essential, transforming smartphones into intuitive personal assistants.