Perplexity - Ask Anything 2.101.0: what changed
Google Play presents this release as general maintenance. Perplexity is built for getting answers, exploring a topic through follow-up questions, and keeping useful discoveries in one place.
What changed
- 01General maintenance and fixes
For a reader, the practical takeaway is simple: this release is described as maintenance work, while the app's purpose remains asking questions and following useful lines of inquiry. Open Perplexity when you want to seek an answer, then use the conversation to continue exploring a subject. The app also presents cited sources alongside answers.
- 02Worth using: cited answers
When an answer matters, take time to open and read its cited sources rather than relying on a short response alone. References can help you understand where information comes from and pursue additional reading. The app describes citations as part of its answer experience, so they are a useful starting point for checking context while you research.
- 03Worth using: guided Pro Search
Use Pro Search when you want to examine a subject in more depth. The app describes it as guided AI search, so it is intended to support an exploration rather than only a one-line response. Pair it with follow-up questions to keep developing the topic, and consult the cited sources shown with answers for further context.
- Version
- 2.101.0
- On Google Play
- Oct 12, 2026
- Rollout
- Rolling out via Google Play
- Developer
- PerplexityAI
Should you update now?
It is worth installing this release now. Perplexity brings question-and-answer search, cited sources, voice input, and guided exploration together, with follow-up conversations for digging further into a subject. The notes characterize this build as general maintenance, so the recommendation is straightforward: keep the app current and use it for your next research question.
Get the update
Open Perplexity - Ask Anything in Google PlayOfficial listing by PerplexityAI
On the listing, Update means this build is waiting for your phone; Open means you already have it or a newer one.
Worth knowing
Perplexity is described as free and syncing across devices, so sign in or sync where needed to keep your use connected across devices. The app offers voice questions, cited answers, Pro Search for deeper exploration, and a Library for curating discoveries. Install the app through Google Play and check that the developer is PerplexityAI; installing from Google Play keeps the app's data and settings.
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