Perplexity Launches New Mac App with "Personal Computer" AI Agent and GPT-5.5 Integration
Deep macOS integration lets you control apps, files, and browser remotely from iPhone.
Deep Dive
Perplexity has launched a new Mac app that turns the computer into an AI agent with deep macOS integration. It controls local files, installed apps, and web services, and lets users send commands from their iPhone to be executed on the Mac remotely. The app works with Perplexity’s Comet browser for autonomous web tasks, blending local system access with cloud computing. The old Mac app will be completely replaced in the coming weeks. Available for download now.
Key Points
- Integrates with macOS to control local files, installed apps, and web services via GPT-5.5
- Allows remote task execution from iPhone to Mac, enabling automated workflows across devices
- Works with Perplexity's Comet browser for autonomous web actions; replaces old Mac app entirely
Why It Matters
Perplexity moves beyond chatbots to become a practical desktop AI agent, automating workflows across devices.