Samsung unveils intriguing Galaxy S26 Ultra feature prior to official launch
A leak from early January already demonstrated how the privacy display on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra supposedly works. Now, Samsung has officially announced this new feature via a press release. Although the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not yet mentioned by name, numerous leaks make it pretty clear which smartphone will is going to offer this new feature.
At first glance, the feature is somewhat reminiscent of a privacy protection film, such as those that are available for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (from $1,049 on Amazon). When the privacy display is enabled, the viewing angles of the display are extremely limited so that people who might be catching a glimpse from the side only see a black screen. The major advantage of this integrated solution is that it can be customized depending on the screen content.
For example, it’s possible to automatically enable the privacy display when sensitive data such as passwords are entered, and then deactivate the feature in order to benefit from the wide viewing angles of OLED panels. Samsung allows users to temporarily and automatically active the privacy display when using certain apps or for incoming notifications.
Samsung showcases three specific situations during which the privacy display can be useful: unlocking the smartphone in a crowded elevator, reading a personal message on a bus, and entering a password on the subway. According to Samsung, the development of the privacy display took five years.
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Samsung | Teaser image: @OnLeaks / Android Headlines
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