Release date and time: 2026‑10‑20 17:00 UTC.
Supported devices: Mac laptops and Mac mini.
I announced that Perplexity Computer is now available as the “Perplexity Mac app”, enabling fully local inference on macOS without any cloud‑based service or Wi‑Fi connection. This lets users keep sensitive files on‑device and addresses privacy concerns.
See the earlier October LinkedIn announcement my Oct 2026 LinkedIn post for additional context.