Samsung may introduce advanced privacy screens across the entire Galaxy S26 lineup.

      **Galaxy S26 Could Finally Encourage Nosy Neighbors to Look Away**

      It seems that Samsung is preparing to unveil a significant upgrade with the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, which may actually transform our daily phone usage. According to a new report from FNNews, the anticipated AI-driven “Privacy Display” will no longer be exclusive to the most expensive model. Previously, it was suggested that only the Ultra version would have this feature, but it now appears that the standard Galaxy S26 and S26+ will also benefit.

      This is a function we’ve needed for quite some time. Many of us have been in situations—like on a crowded subway or in a cramped coffee shop—trying to check our bank balance or enter a password while feeling uncomfortable about someone peering over. This new feature will effectively eliminate that “shoulder surfing” anxiety. The concept is quite straightforward yet technically impressive: when activated, the screen appears clear from the front, but looks dark or unreadable from the side.

      What makes this genuinely exciting is that it’s not just a software gimmick or a basic plastic filter.

      We all know that third-party privacy screen protectors can be quite disappointing—they diminish screen brightness, distort colors, and complicate sharing photos with friends. Samsung is reportedly addressing this at the hardware level with a technology called the “Flex Magic Pixel OLED” panel.

      By utilizing AI to manipulate the light direction at the pixel level, Samsung can reduce the viewing angle without compromising display quality. Since this requires new screen technology, don’t expect it to be added to older S24 or S25 models via an update; this is purely about new hardware.

      The true innovation here, however, lies in its adaptability. It seems that Samsung plans to make this feature “context-aware.”

      Picture this: you open your banking app or password manager, and the phone automatically engages privacy mode. Then, if you switch to YouTube to show a friend a funny video, it instantly broadens the viewing angle. That kind of seamless transition is something current smartphones simply cannot achieve, giving the S26 a substantial advantage in a market where recent “innovations” have merely resulted in slightly improved cameras.

      Leaked image of the Galaxy S26 Plus. OnLeaks/Android Headlines

      Naturally, this begs the question about the S26 Ultra. If the standard versions are equipped with this advanced privacy screen, what will set the Ultra apart? It remains uncertain whether the anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor will still be exclusive to the Ultra, but Samsung will need to offer something compelling to justify the “Ultra” price if the lower-tier models are this advanced. Regardless, as we approach the release date, this is shaping up to be one of the most practical features we've seen in a long time.