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Technology
John Velasco

I’m stoked about the Galaxy S26 Ultra's rumored privacy screen, but it could turn out to be its greatest weakness

Streaming on a Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Starting off the new year with a bang is exactly what Samsung needs, especially when that’s likely when we’ll get our first look at its upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup. Obviously, my eyes are going to be fixed on the Galaxy S26 Ultra mostly because of all the new upgrades it’s expected to get and how it's likely to be a best phone contender.

One peculiar rumor that’s garnered my attention more than anything else is how the Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature a new display technology that blocks out its display at certain angles. This rumored privacy screen feature aims to address one of my biggest concerns about using my phone in tight public spaces, like on the subway, but I do have some concerns about it.

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