Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co. announced that its forthcoming Galaxy smartphone will include an integrated privacy feature, enabling users to safeguard on-screen information without the need for additional protective films.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean technology leader revealed that this new feature will allow users to adjust display visibility to prevent "shoulder surfing." The feature is anticipated to be introduced to Galaxy devices "very soon," with the Galaxy S26 Ultra being one of the first models to feature this technology.
Samsung Electronics is set to unveil the Galaxy S26 smartphone during a showcase event slated for February. The company emphasized that the privacy feature will come with multiple settings, allowing users to limit the visibility of their screens according to their specific privacy needs.
The company further explained that users will have the ability to customize this feature based on the applications they use. Samsung highlighted the extensive five-year process of engineering, testing, and refining required to develop this feature. The company's research focused on understanding how people use their phones, what they consider private, and how security can be seamlessly integrated into daily life.