Samsung has revealed a groundbreaking privacy feature for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, showing how the display can prevent side viewers from seeing sensitive content while remaining fully visible to the person holding the phone.
The feature, called Zero Peeking Privacy, is designed to give users per-pixel control over what is visible, allowing them to hide either the entire screen or specific areas, such as notifications, without affecting overall display clarity.
How Zero Peeking Privacy Works
In a video demonstration, Samsung showed that when the feature is enabled:
-
Side viewers see a blacked-out screen, preventing peeking
-
The main user retains full visibility of all content
-
Specific areas or the entire screen can be hidden
-
The feature can be turned on or off manually or set to activate automatically in certain situations, such as outdoor use
This approach is more advanced than traditional privacy screen protectors, which apply uniform opacity without selective control.
Comparison With Existing Laptop Privacy Screens
Some laptops already offer privacy features, including:
-
HP Sure View
-
Lenovo PrivacyGuard
However, these solutions apply to the entire display and do not allow selective control of individual screen areas, making Samsung’s Zero Peeking Privacy feature unique in mobile devices.
Industry Interest and Future Adoption
According to tipster Ice Universe, Apple is reportedly exploring similar privacy technology for MacBooks, potentially arriving in 2029, suggesting that the concept may become an industry-wide trend.
Launch Date for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, 2026, promising a combination of advanced privacy, high-performance hardware, and innovative display technology.
