Perplexity Adds On-Device Mode to Mac Computer App

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Perplexity has introduced an on-device mode for its Mac Computer app, enabling AI models and agents to perform task planning, reasoning, and file processing entirely offline. Available exclusively for Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers, the feature supports Qwen 3.6 and PPLX Pro models but requires a minimum of 36GB unified memory on Apple Silicon hardware.

LATEST/Perplexity has introduced an on-device mode for its Mac Computer app, enabling AI models and agents to perform task planning, reasoning, and file processing entirely offline. Available exclusively for Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers, the feature supports Qwen 3.6 and PPLX Pro models but requires a minimum of 36GB unified memory on Apple Silicon hardware.

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IT之家 · 智能时代T2·Oct 20, 23:2768 pts
Perplexity Adds On-Device Mode to Mac Computer App
- AI models and agents can run entirely on-device without internet connectivity.
- Supports access to local files and integration with native macOS apps like Notes and Mail.
- Launches with Qwen 3.6 and PPLX Pro support but imposes a strict 36GB unified memory requirement.
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