If these Samsung Galaxy S26 rumors are true, I might finally put my Google Pixel loyalty to rest

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Samsung's newest phone lineup has impressive rumored features.
• Redesigned privacy glass could eliminate screen protectors.
• The S26 series should be released in March.

Ever since its debut almost a decade ago, I've been a devoted Google Pixel phone user. An occasional feature here and there has caught my eye, but I can say that, as a general rule, I've never been tempted to stray.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 might change that.

I do keep an eye on what other phone manufacturers are up to, and a rumor or leak about the upcoming Galaxy lineup has caught my attention more than once. Of course, these are all rumors and nothing is confirmed, but many of these rumors are popping up consistently and from multiple tipsters, meaning there's probably some truth ...