Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts AI-powered privacy screens to block side views, while its Olympic Edition Flip 7 goes to 3,800 athletes.

For the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung is introducing a built-in privacy screen feature that was developed over the course of five years to reduce shoulder surfing by allowing users to customize screen visibility per app or interface area. The technology narrows viewing angles and dims the screen when viewed from the side using AI and display innovations. Alongside the phone's February release, the feature will go live. At the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 7 Olympic Edition for 3,800 athletes. It has an Italian-inspired design, a gold frame, and features like a Galaxy Athlete Card and an interpretation app.