This Galaxy S26 privacy feature stole the show for me at Unpacked - how it works

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Samsung unveils a Privacy Display filter at Unpacked.
• The filter protects screens from prying eyes and can be turned off as needed.
• The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the only model so far to feature this innovation. 

Let's be honest, most of the updates to the Galaxy S26 series of phones during Samsung Unpacked were iterative. There were no huge camera improvements, no ultra-powerful processor, no groundbreaking AI features. But one thing stood out: Samsung introduced the Privacy Display feature on the S26 Ultra phone, and it just may be the most significant smartphone innovation in years. 

Also: Samsung Unpacked 2026 live blog

The Privacy Display feature lets you read the screen clearly when you look at your phone ...