- Some Perplexity users claim their devices are automatically switching back Gemini or Google Assistant.
- It’s unclear what’s causing these devices to switch from one AI assistant to another.
- However, some users claim Perplexity remains the default option on their devices.
Earlier this year, Perplexity released its AI agent, Perplexity Assistant, on Android. Since its launch, Perplexity Assistant has been giving Gemini and Google Assistant a run for their money with over 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store. Although some users have switched over to Perplexity’s product, it appears an issue is causing them to unintentionally switch back to Gemini or Google Assistant.
Multiple Perplexity users are reporting (via TechIssuesToday) that their devices are automatically reverting to Google Assistant or Gemini. One user on X (formerly Twitter) claims “Switches back after every update and restart. Thought it was normal!” Another user on Reddit says, “Perplexity brought an assistant update. I checked it last night; it was working properly, but when I saw it in the morning, it automatically changed in Google Assistant.”