Samsung has officially confirmed one of the most widely leaked and anticipated features of the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. In a newly released statement, the company announced that it will soon introduce “a new layer of privacy” designed to protect users from shoulder surfing and unwanted onlookers in public spaces. While Samsung did not explicitly name the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the wording and timing leave little doubt that this feature is destined for its next flagship.

In its official press release, Samsung explained that the new privacy solution will allow users to check messages, enter passwords, and interact with sensitive content on public transit or in crowded environments without worrying about who might be watching. This description closely matches earlier leaks that pointed to a built-in privacy screen feature for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, rather than a traditional removable privacy screen protector.

What sets Samsung’s implementation apart is its high level of customization. According to the company, users will be able to enable the privacy feature only for specific apps or restrict it to moments when they are entering access details for more secure areas of the phone. Samsung also noted that the feature can be applied selectively, such as limiting visibility only for notification pop-ups, instead of covering the entire display at all times.

Samsung describes this as a “tailored approach” to privacy, emphasizing flexibility and user control. Unlike conventional privacy screen protectors, which apply a constant viewing-angle restriction across the entire display, Samsung’s solution can be fine-tuned or completely disabled whenever the user chooses. Based on previous rumors, this is possible because the technology is integrated directly into the display itself, allowing for dynamic adjustments depending on context and user preference.

The company also revealed that this feature has been more than five years in the making, involving extensive engineering, testing, and refinement. With Samsung now publicly acknowledging the technology, it appears that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will finally bring this long-rumored feature to market. More official details are expected to be revealed soon, likely closer to the device’s full launch.