- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks showcases a new feature under "Privacy Display" as captured in leaked One UI 8.5 code.
- The feature allows users to make their displays obscured against prying eyes without needing an external privacy screen protector.
- This takes Samsung ways ahead in terms of maintaining privacy of its users, preventing anyone from snooping on the devices when not permitted.
Samsung is working on a ‘Privacy Display’ feature for its upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. We at True-Tech reported the upcoming feature a few weeks ago and how we have an animation as a part of the One UI 8.5 code that puts the anti-snooping tech on display. Here’s more about it.
Privacy Display animation found in leaked One UI 8.5 code
The folks at SammyGuru got their hands on an animation in the One UI 8.5 code that puts Samsung’s “Privacy Display” in the picture. The feature, when enabled, will allow users to put native privacy blinds on their displays, preventing prying eyes and display surfers, especially when you are in a crowded place, such as in the metro or a bus.
Key features expected under Samsung’s Privacy Display
In our previous blog, we showcased the various functionalities under Samsung’s “Privacy Display” feature. First, we have ‘Public Places,’ which senses people around and levies privacy on the screen. That’s all without using an external privacy screen protector or a third-party app whatsoever.
Users can even put privacy displays on specific parts of images or screen locks, or they can obscure the display when in picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, thereby preventing others from viewing your display when you don’t want to.
Do note that Samsung isn’t using a software implementation adding a filter of sorts, but rather leveraging both hardware and software to pull off the task. According to the rumors, the South Korean giant is using “Flex Magic Pixel” OLED technology that helps achieve privacy overlays on the phone, especially when you are viewing personal photos, videos, or using banking apps.
