- By Prateek Levi
- Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Samsung new privacy feature 2026: The Korean tech titan, Samsung, has already announced that it will soon be hosting its next big event, the Galaxy Unpacked, on February 25. While the smartphone maker is tight-lipped and has not revealed much about what the launch is all about or given any details on what devices might come out this time, the buzz on the internet and latest reports point to a possible Galaxy S26 flagship showdown. As we get closer to the event, Samsung is slowly revealing what this showcase could be about this time, and the tech giant has just revealed a video on YouTube that gives us a small glimpse.
This new teaser drops a hint at the new privacy display feature that the new flagship devices might feature. The latest 15-second video clip showcases how the 'zero-peeking' privacy feature will come into play. The video displays two people in a metro train trying to get a peek at the screen of the Galaxy S26 Series device. The smartphone user can then be seen turning on the privacy feature, which blocks others from getting a view of the screen, even from the sides. Then the tagline goes, “Can your phone do that?"
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: When, Where, and How to Watch?
Samsung Electronics has confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 25 in San Francisco. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. PT, which translates to 11:30 p.m. IST for viewers in India.
As usual, Samsung will livestream the event globally, with the broadcast available on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and the company’s official YouTube channel, making it easy for fans to tune in from anywhere.
In its announcement, Samsung said the upcoming Unpacked will showcase its newest Galaxy innovations and highlight a shift toward more personal and adaptive AI experiences. According to the company, the event will mark “a new phase in the era of AI as intelligence becomes truly personal and adaptive.”
Pre-reservations for the device are already open.
The Korean tech giant has also confirmed that reservations for the upcoming Galaxy AI phone are already up on their official website. Customers who are interested in getting it pre-reserved can avail a credit of $30 while pre-ordering and, apart from that, also get a chance to win a $5000 gift card from Samsung. Additionally, the company has also announced a trade-in offer that can offer up to $900 worth of additional savings or get a $150 credit without a trade-in while reserving and pre-ordering from Samsung's website.
Samsung confirmed, “Reserve now to receive a $30 credit when you pre-order and to be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card to use on Samsung.com. Plus, receive up to $900 in additional savings with a trade-in or receive a $150 credit with no trade-in when you reserve and pre-order on Samsung.com. And for the first time, there are even more ways to reserve."
Indian customers can also get in line and secure a spot by getting a refundable token, which will cost Rs 999. People who will pre-reserve will also be eligible for exclusive benefits worth Rs 2,699 when they lock in their final purchase of the 'Next AI Phone.'