Perplexity, the AI-powered search startup, is gearing up to expand its next-generation browser, Comet, for Windows users, after initially launching a beta version exclusive to Apple Silicon-powered Mac devices.
Company CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed on social media platform X that the Windows build is now ready and invites have already been rolled out to early testers. He also hinted at an Android version in development, stating the project is “moving at a crazy pace and ahead of schedule.”
Launched in beta this May, Comet is designed as an AI-first web browser, integrating intelligent features that go beyond traditional browsing. Users can:
- Ask natural-language questions directly in the browser.
- Automatically scan emails for unanswered messages.
- Track online shopping carts for discounts.
- Even use a “Try On” feature where users upload their photo and preview themselves in selected outfits using AI-generated imagery.
These features position Comet as a productivity-focused tool, blending conversational AI with everyday web experiences.
While there’s no confirmed release date yet, Srinivas has been actively sharing development progress, and Comet has already gathered attention from tech enthusiasts. Users interested in the browser can currently join a waitlist.
Despite the excitement, the browser has attracted some scrutiny. In a podcast appearance, Srinivas commented that Comet would be able to collect data “even outside the app” to enhance personalization raising privacy concerns.
He later clarified that the comment was misinterpreted, and assured that users will have full control over their data, including the ability to opt out of targeted advertising and personalized content.
When officially launched, Comet will enter a competitive landscape that includes Opera Neon, Google’s AI-enhanced browser initiatives, and offerings from OpenAI. However, Comet differentiates itself with what it calls “agentic search” a model where the browser behaves more like a digital assistant, proactively helping users navigate tasks across the web.
What This Means for Indian Users
As digital adoption and AI awareness continue to grow in India, tools like Comet could be especially valuable for students, knowledge workers, and digital creators. The potential Windows and Android launches make it far more accessible for Indian users, given the country’s dominant market share in those platforms.
The browser’s blend of productivity, personalization, and visual AI features could make it a compelling choice in India’s evolving tech ecosystem particularly among young professionals looking for more intelligent, time-saving digital tools.
