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Perplexity made a major push into the AI browser race in July 2025 with the launch of Comet, its own web browser powered by the company’s chatbot. With Perplexity built in as the default search engine, users can open a sidebar assistant that helps summarize pages, answer questions and handle tasks while they browse.
In March, Comet expanded beyond desktop and launched on iPhone and iPad. Now, a fresh update is addressing one of the biggest complaints from iPad users: limited multitasking support.
Article continues belowComet’s iPad usage just became more essential
Today we’re rolling out a new native Comet experience for iPad.Comet now works naturally with iPadOS features like multiple windows and Split View, so you can work with Comet alongside the apps you already use.Available now on the App Store. pic.twitter.com/wgyKXXvnE1April 28, 2026
At first, Comet on Apple devices was mainly a simple way to search, browse and ask quick questions on the go. But a new iPad update adds multitasking features that could make Perplexity’s AI browser a serious alternative to the other browsers already on your tablet.
Split View now lets Comet run side by side with apps like Mail, Notes and Slack, so you can browse or use the AI assistant without constantly switching screens.
The update also adds support for multiple Comet windows on iPad. That means you can keep one window open with a long article on rainforests while using another to have Perplexity summarize it, answer questions or compare it with other sources.
For research, online learning and everyday productivity, Comet’s latest iPad update turns the browser into a much stronger multitasking tool.
Bottom line
Comet on iPhones and iPads already works side by side with popular apps such as Apple Mail, Calendar and Messages. Now the AI-powered browser’s usability has increased, now that you’re able to keep multiple tabs open, fulfill random tasks such as filling out forms and adding items to your cart across multiple pages and rely on Split View to keep Comet open while you work in other apps.
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