Perplexity AI Revamps iPad App to Deepen Focus on Research Tools

Perplexity AI Inc. is relaunching its iPad app with features that include improved multitasking and an emphasis on research tools, part of a larger effort by the artificial intelligence search startup to court business customers.

Perplexity relaunched its iPad app with researchers and other business users in mind.

Source: Perplexity AI Inc.

The updated software, available Tuesday, prominently points to Perplexity’s research feature, which offers students and professionals more citations than a regular search.

The redesign came in response to increased usage from business users as Perplexity expanded on advanced, domain-specific research features, a spokesperson told Bloomberg. The iPad app’s strong emphasis on research — a limited feature until users get on a paid tier— could help the company increase its ...