4 things you can do with Galaxy S26 Ultras Privacy Display

Source: Mashable Tech

Samsung showed off its new Privacy Display feature during its marquee Unpacked event on Wednesday, where it announced its new lineup of Galaxy S26 phones.

Mashable’s Amanda Yeo covered the Privacy Display news as it dropped, calling it “the coolest innovation by far” at the tech giant’s big event. The general idea is that the Galaxy S26 Ultra can change screen visibility to ensure your privacy. The actual pixels within the display shift to keep nosy eyes off your screen.

But there’s more to Privacy Display than just some shifting pixels. Here are four things it can do.

Hide specific apps

You can choose to set any app—such as a mobile‑banking app—to always use Privacy Display, so you can check your account in public, in peace.

Hide unexpected notifications

Privacy Display can obscure notifications as pop‑ups appear on screen, preventing strangers from seeing what’s on your phone. Samsung noted this could be especially useful when, for example, you’re ferrying a friend to a surprise birthday party.

Activate with just one button

If you suddenly need privacy—say you’re sending gossipy texts and the subject walks into the room—you can toggle the feature by pressing the power button twice, avoiding the hassle of digging through settings.

Go Maximum mode

For moments when you want to be really private, Samsung created Maximum mode. It hides everything but the head‑on view. As Yeo wrote in her hands‑on test: “The display really impressed when the stronger Maximum privacy protection mode was turned on, which immediately made the S26 Ultra’s screen appear almost as if the phone had been shut down.”

There’s plenty for privacy lovers to test out with Privacy Display, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra is available for pre‑order for those interested.