New Perplexity Features and Prompts November 2026
The citation is where the work starts.
In short Perplexity’s 6 November release introduced Teammates for ongoing jobs, fully local Computer on supported Macs and an updated Voice mode. For most research, the quickest win is asking for the source, publication date and exact evidence for each claim before you ask for a verdict.
What’s new in Perplexity this November?
6 November · Teammates
Max subscribers on the web can assign Teammates ongoing jobs. Start with a narrow competitor watch and specify what counts as a change worth reporting.
6 November · Fully local Computer on Mac
Perplexity lists support for Pro, Max and Enterprise on compatible Apple-silicon Macs running Mac app version 26.42.0 or later, with 36 GB of unified memory recommended. Local and Hybrid modes have different processing paths.
6 November · Voice and Agent Plugins
Updated Voice mode for Pro and Max on desktop web and Mac can start Computer tasks and navigate Projects. Agent Plugins bundle connectors and skills for Computer. Check the connector and the job it can perform before using it with your work data.
Five Perplexity prompts to copy
Get a UK supplier shortlist with comparable prices
Use Search to find options, then open the shortlisted suppliers’ pages.
Find five suppliers for [job] serving [UK region]. Use provider pages for claims about coverage and prices. Give the price basis, whether VAT is stated, the source date when shown and the exact URL. Write ‘price on request’ if the site says that and ‘unverified’ if it gives no price.
Find who actually published the number
Use as a follow-up on any interesting statistic.
Trace [statistic] to its original publication. Show who collected the data, who was measured, the fieldwork dates, sample size and exact table or page. List secondary sites that repeat it separately. If the original is unavailable, show the earliest source you found and mark the number unverified.
Use Deep Research for a decision brief
Use Deep Research for a question that needs several independent sources.
Research whether [specific change] affects [type of UK SME]. Prefer original documents and dated reporting. Build a claim table with source, publication date, effective date and evidence strength. Explain disagreements and give three questions we still need to answer before deciding.
Set up a competitor watch with a Teammate
Use where Teammates are available and confirm the schedule in the interface.
Each Monday, check [named competitors’ pricing and release pages]. Record changes against the last snapshot with before-and-after wording, capture date and link. Include only price changes, launches and material terms. Send the report to me for review. If there are no verified changes, say so.
Try to disprove your favourite conclusion
Run this after Perplexity has produced a recommendation.
Find the strongest independent evidence against [conclusion]. Check whether supporting sources are repeating one original claim. Show differences in definitions, dates or samples. End with the fact that would most change the recommendation.
Research in two passes
- Make the first pass a map of the sources and disagreements. Set geography, date range and what counts as primary evidence.
- Choose the claims that would affect the decision. Open those citations and check the actual passage, geography and units.
- Ask a second question about the largest gap or disagreement. Put an unverified label against anything you cannot trace.
- Save the verified table with the date you checked it, so the next person can update the work.
Worth knowing. Five links can all lead back to the same press release. Ask Perplexity to group sources by the original dataset or announcement. It makes a surprising difference to how confident you should be.
Frequently asked questions
What’s new in Perplexity in November 2026?
The 6 November release introduced Teammates for ongoing jobs, fully local Computer on supported Macs, an updated Voice mode and Agent Plugins that bundle skills and connectors.
Who can use Perplexity Teammates?
Perplexity lists Teammates for Max subscribers on the web. They can take on ongoing work such as tracking named competitors.
Can Perplexity Computer run locally on a Mac?
Yes. Perplexity lists fully local mode for Pro, Max and Enterprise on supported Apple-silicon Macs with app version 26.42.0 or later and recommends 36 GB of unified memory.
When should I use Perplexity Deep Research?
Use it when the question calls for multiple sources, competing interpretations or a structured report. Use ordinary Search for a quick lookup and verify the evidence behind important claims in either mode.
How do I check a citation in Perplexity?
Open the linked page and look for the passage supporting the claim. Check the date, geography and definitions. If the page points to another source, follow the trail to the original.