Samsung has started teasing a new Galaxy S26 Privacy Display feature that aims to block ‘shoulder surfing’ in public settings. In a new set of videos, the company shows screen content fading when viewed from side angles.
The teasers position the feature as a built-in alternative to privacy screen protectors. Samsung says users will be able to customize what stays private, rather than enabling a single blanket mode.
Samsung said it “will soon unveil a new layer of privacy to shield your phone from shoulder surfing wherever you go.” The statement also said the feature is “coming to Galaxy very soon.”
Samsung did not name the feature in the new clips. However, earlier official material used the term “Privacy display,” and Samsung shared a screenshot carrying that label earlier this month.
In the teaser videos, Samsung demonstrates off-angle viewing limits. The screen looks normal from the front, while side views show content disappearing.
Samsung framed the feature as a built-in privacy display. The company positioned it as an alternative to a privacy screen protector that users add on top of the display.
Samsung said the privacy effect will not act as an all-or-nothing switch. The company said users can choose settings that match their privacy needs.
The statement said users can “raise your guard with specific apps.” That description points to app-specific privacy settings rather than always masking the full screen.
Samsung also said users can trigger protection “when entering access details for more private areas of your phone.” That language ties the feature to sensitive moments like password entry.
In addition, Samsung said users can protect “notification pop-ups.” The company described a targeted approach that users can fine-tune, adjust, or switch off entirely.
Some descriptions in the provided material also reference OTP and PIN protection. OTP means one-time password, while PIN means personal identification number.
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Samsung said the feature took over five years to reach this stage. The company cited engineering, testing, and refining work across that period. The announcement said Samsung studied how people use phones in public spaces. It also said the company looked at what people consider private information.
Samsung described the result as “a fusion of hardware and software.” The company said it aimed to protect users without getting in their way. The company also notes a common problem with privacy glass. Some users report reduced touch sensitivity with third-party privacy protectors.
Samsung’s messaging suggests it wants to avoid that trade-off. The company also points to adjustable visibility settings as part of the design.
Still, the company has not confirmed full rollout details in the teasers described. The provided material says the feature may arrive only on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
That same material says Samsung may not offer the privacy display on the standard plus models. Samsung has not confirmed model availability in the teaser wording quoted.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch in late February. Consequently, the tech giant may use that event to confirm supported models, settings options, and real-world performance for Galaxy S26 Privacy Display.