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A confirmed Samsung feature allows its phones to block out parts of the screen when viewed at an angle.
The privacy display feature will likely debut with the Galaxy S26 series at Unpacked.
Users can customize which parts of the screen are blocked and turn the feature off altogether.
We're still waiting for Samsung to announce when and where its next Unpacked event will happen, but a recent feature teaser is already getting me excited for the expected Galaxy S26 series and One UI 8.5.
There's no official name for the feature yet, so let's call it Privacy Display -- and it's going to be a big deal for both regular consumers and business users.
Also: If these Samsung Galaxy S26 rumors are true, I might finally put my Google Pixel loyalty to rest
That's because Privacy Display effectively blocks out parts of the phone screen when viewed at an angle, preventing snoopers and nosey passersby from seeing essential information. Think privacy screen protector, but built into the phone and much more customizable.
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