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The feature is likely to launch with the company’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra.“Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places…That’s why Samsung will soon unveil a new layer of privacy to shield your phone from shoulder surfing wherever you go.You’ll have the space to check your messages or enter a password on public transit without thinking twice about who might be watching,” the company noted in a newsroom announcement.
The company added that you will also be able to hide certain parts of the phone from onlookers, such as the notification pop-up area.Samsung said that it is using a mix of hardware and software to achieve its results.An online tipster who goes by the name of Ice Universe posted screenshots on X about the feature, showing how the notification area blanks out at an angle.
That means smartphone owners will be able to see the content, but someone sitting next to them might not be able to.If the feature works, people may no longer need to buy separate privacy guard protectors.Techcrunch event Disrupt 2026 Tickets: One-time offer Tickets are live! Save up to $680 while these rates last, and be among the first 500 registrants to get 50% off your +1 pass.
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As users enter private information, such as passwords, any onlooker could view these details.A few years ago, The Wall Street Journal reported that thieves often watched users enter their passcodes and used that info to lock victims out of their accounts.To prevent this from happening, Apple released a “Stolen Device Protection” update in iOS 17.3 that required users to use Face ID or Touch ID before changing sensitive settings or accessing saved payment methods.
Samsung hasn’t given a definitive date of release of the feature or the Galaxy S26 Ultra.Reports suggest that the company will hold an event in February to launch the device.Topics Gadgets, galaxy, Privacy, Samsung, samsung galaxy Ivan Mehta Ivan covers global consumer tech developments at TechCrunch.
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