Will Samsung Launch Its New Flagship Galaxy Smartphone at This Month's US Event?
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Seoul, Feb 11 (NationPress) Samsung Electronics announced on Wednesday that it will unveil a new flagship smartphone at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event in the United States this month, hinting that the device will feature advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
The Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is scheduled to take place in San Francisco on February 25 (US time), according to the invitation titled "The Next AI Phone Makes Your Life Easier."
"The latest Galaxy S series is on its way, designed to streamline daily interactions, boost confidence, and ensure that Galaxy AI integrates flawlessly from the first moment it’s in use," the company stated in a release, as reported by the Yonhap news agency.
"Join us as we introduce Samsung's latest Galaxy innovations, heralding a new era in AI where intelligence becomes genuinely personal and adaptable," it continued.
Sources suggest that the upcoming smartphone, anticipated to be the Galaxy S26, will include a built-in privacy feature that enables users to safeguard on-screen content from prying eyes without needing an additional film.
The South Korean tech giant indicated that this new capability will allow users to tailor display visibility to avert "shoulder surfing," adding that the feature will be "available for Galaxy very soon."
Samsung Electronics is on track to host a showcase event for the Galaxy S26 smartphone in February. The new feature is expected to be included in the Galaxy S26 Ultra, based on insider information.
"With various settings to adjust visibility, you can control what others can see based on your desired level of privacy protection," the company stated in a release.
Additionally, users will have the option to customize this feature based on different applications.
"We invested over five years in engineering, testing, and refining to reach this point," the company remarked. "We analyzed how people utilize their phones, what they deem private, and how security should feel in everyday life."