Samsung has confirmed a new privacy feature that will debut with its upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. The company says the technology will offer stronger protection against people viewing sensitive information on phone screens in public.
In a recent blog post, Samsung described the feature as a new “privacy layer” built into the display. Unlike traditional privacy screen protectors, the system combines software and hardware to control what is visible on the screen.
Samsung said smartphone privacy has become a growing concern, especially on public transport. Thieves often try to read screens to steal passwords or personal data, making simple screen locks no longer enough.
The new feature allows users to hide specific apps or information instead of blurring the entire display. Users can activate privacy mode only when entering passwords or using selected apps.
Samsung also confirmed the feature can be turned on or off using a toggle. Users will be able to set schedules so the privacy layer works only at certain times or in specific situations.
Another key benefit is notification privacy. The system may allow lock screen notifications to stay visible only to the phone’s owner, reducing the risk of others reading private messages nearby.
Samsung said the technology does not rely on a physical screen filter. Because of this, users will not need to adjust viewing angles when sharing content with others.
The company suggested the feature will arrive first on future Galaxy phones, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra expected to be the first model to include it. Samsung has not yet confirmed if other S26 models will also get the feature.
