S26 ultra privacy screen

[gray2018]

Really? This is such groundbreaking, innovative feature?

Who is this for exactly? People who constantly watch adult content? I don't see any practical uses for this honestly. I mean, I'm sure they might be there for some people, but yeah...
Definitely NOT worth spending any money towards upgrading your device if you already have an S25 ultra, or even possibly an S24 ultra, at least in my book. I have an S23 ultra and if I was going to buy any devices, I'd go with an S24 series device personally.

I feel like it's kind of silly that this is all Samsung has come up with and they are showing some major lack of innovation, especially in recent years. I feel they hit something special up until the S24 Ultra, and then just crashed after that with the S25 ultra and then on.

 

[SpookDroid]

Just because it doesn't work for you, doesn't mean it's not innovation (and full disclosure, I couldn't care less about the feature either... but I can appreciate how it does push the envelope forward for displays). And privacy filters aren't just for people watching adult content. Plenty of users (again, just because it's not YOUR use case, doesn't mean that others, sometimes a majority of other users, don't have a need for it) have to have some sort of privacy protectors for entirely legitimate reasons like work-related materials, bank information (which should be everyone doing it, so the fact that you can turn this on individually for these apps is, in itself, already groundbreaking), just general 'don't want you to read my texts, you nosey!' situations, etc. For instance, employees working on sensitive projects are required by most government agencies and high-profile companies to discontinue use of work devices on public spaces or use mandatory privacy protectors; with this screen, you can set it up and still allow for a more 'normal' use of the device, while protecting your sensitive information from prying eyes.

Take 3D screens, for instance... Just because it didn't 'take off', it doesn't mean that the tech wasn't innovative at the time, especially the few that did it without the need for 3D glasses.

I was more impressed by the gimbal-grade video stabilization than the privacy screen tech, but even then, for the 2.73 times I'd REALLY use that, doesn't mean that other more video-focused users won't use it and appreciate it even more.

Would I upgrade from a 25 to a 26? Maybe not, but if you get a good deal on trade-ins and credits, why not? (I'm using a Flip 7, and while I'd be intrigued to 'upgrade' just to try the new features out until the new Flip comes out, unfortunately Samsung decided not to do trade-ins anymore between the 'current gen' Flips and S-line, so can't trade in a Flip 7 for an S26, just like you couldn't trade in an S25 for a Flip 7).

 

[mustang7757]

It's not about adult content so others can't see your type password/Pin , financial apps things u like to keep private and they did that with a display is pretty innovative , that's why some buy privacy screen protector but now it's built into the screen. Would that be the sole deciding factor maybe for some.

Other improvement over older Samsung devices in past

10 bit screen
25w wireless charging
60w wired charging

Better chip
Better cooling
Better pictures
Horizontal lock (unbelievable how they did that)
Better video (stable)

 

[donm527]

It's not about adult content

But it can be for adult content

 

[mustang7757]

But it can be for adult content

no comment

 

[SpookDroid]

But it can be for adult content

Link in bio!

 

[mustang7757]

Link in bio!

You would say that

 

[andee1517]

Just because it doesn't work for you, doesn't mean it's not innovation (and full disclosure, I couldn't care less about the feature either... but I can appreciate how it does push the envelope forward for displays). And privacy filters aren't just for people watching adult content. Plenty of users (again, just because it's not YOUR use case, doesn't mean that others, sometimes a majority of other users, don't have a need for it) have to have some sort of privacy protectors for entirely legitimate reasons like work-related materials, bank information (which should be everyone doing it, so the fact that you can turn this on individually for these apps is, in itself, already groundbreaking), just general 'don't want you to read my texts, you nosey!' situations, etc. For instance, employees working on sensitive projects are required by most government agencies and high-profile companies to discontinue use of work devices on public spaces or use mandatory privacy protectors; with this screen, you can set it up and still allow for a more 'normal' use of the device, while protecting your sensitive information from prying eyes.

Take 3D screens, for instance... Just because it didn't 'take off', it doesn't mean that the tech wasn't innovative at the time, especially the few that did it without the need for 3D glasses.

I was more impressed by the gimbal-grade video stabilization than the privacy screen tech, but even then, for the 2.73 times I'd REALLY use that, doesn't mean that other more video-focused users won't use it and appreciate it even more.

Would I upgrade from a 25 to a 26? Maybe not, but if you get a good deal on trade-ins and credits, why not? (I'm using a Flip 7, and while I'd be intrigued to 'upgrade' just to try the new features out until the new Flip comes out, unfortunately Samsung decided not to do trade-ins anymore between the 'current gen' Flips and S-line, so can't trade in a Flip 7 for an S26, just like you couldn't trade in an S25 for a Flip 7).

That answered my question about why I did not see the Flip 7 as trade-in option. Thx.

 

[Mike Dee]

no comment

First you have to be an adult

 

[mustang7757]

Troublemaker #2 has entered the chat

 

[Mike Dee]

Troublemaker #2 has entered the chat

I'm number 1 baby..... don't forget it

 

[mustang7757]

I'm number 1 baby..... don't forget it

Hahaha
That you definitely are

 

[Mike Dee]

Really? This is such groundbreaking, innovative feature?

Who is this for exactly? People who constantly watch adult content? I don't see any practical uses for this honestly. I mean, I'm sure they might be there for some people, but yeah...
Definitely NOT worth spending any money towards upgrading your device if you already have an S25 ultra, or even possibly an S24 ultra, at least in my book. I have an S23 ultra and if I was going to buy any devices, I'd go with an S24 series device personally.

I feel like it's kind of silly that this is all Samsung has come up with and they are showing some major lack of innovation, especially in recent years. I feel they hit something special up until the S24 Ultra, and then just crashed after that with the S25 ultra and then on.

I think most people should realize that improvements are not as significant because the tech has plateaued. There is a significant list of improvements actually. The question is...how noticable are they? Which brings me back to my initial statement.

As for the hardware level privacy screen...its only ground breaking if Apple does it.

 

[mustang7757]

I think most people should realize that improvements are not as significant because the tech has plateaued. There is a significant list of improvements actually. The question is...how noticable are they? Which brings me back to my initial statement.

As for the hardware level privacy screen...its only ground breaking if Apple does it.

I agree

 

[clg82]

Really? This is such groundbreaking, innovative feature?

Who is this for exactly? People who constantly watch adult content? I don't see any practical uses for this honestly. I mean, I'm sure they might be there for some people, but yeah...
Definitely NOT worth spending any money towards upgrading your device if you already have an S25 ultra, or even possibly an S24 ultra, at least in my book. I have an S23 ultra and if I was going to buy any devices, I'd go with an S24 series device personally.

I feel like it's kind of silly that this is all Samsung has come up with and they are showing some major lack of innovation, especially in recent years. I feel they hit something special up until the S24 Ultra, and then just crashed after that with the S25 ultra and then on.

So then don't buy it...

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

So then don't buy it...

This^^^

Screen protect is not being forced on people, you can leave it off. I wish I could turn under display camera on for my fold 7 for inside screen. The hole punch is being forced on people, privacy screen can be turned on or off, up to the user.

I don't think anyone is buying this phone just for screen privacy. It's a nice feature if you want it.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I know that you can designate the privacy screen to only work on certain apps, password boxes, or notifications only.

Does anyone know this.. Will the screen remain with all pixels working and cut the pixels down only when such app, notification box or password box opens up, or will it remain half pixels the whole time.

If it remains half the whole time a software update could probably make it so it only cuts down when such parameters are met and runs full under normal conditions.

 

[PsychDoc]

I know that you can designate the privacy screen to only work on certain apps, password boxes, or notifications only.

Does anyone know this.. Will the screen remain with all pixels working and cut the pixels down only when such app, notification box or password box opens up, or will it remain half pixels the whole time.

If it remains half the whole time a software update could probably make it so it only cuts down when such parameters are met and runs full under normal conditions.

I believe that in the screen privacy settings if you designate only certain parts of the screen to be affected, that the rest of the screen functions "at full power."

 

[BijouVixen]

Not for nothing but having a close to 3 year old Pixel Fold with what everyone here would say " old " technology ........... I could had used said privacy screen quite a few times while I sat at a local Starbucks !!??

Wasn't watching any adult content but perhaps a few things were seen my the person sitting besides me that should not had been seen???

Don't ask