Samsung has officially revealed a new “Galaxy privacy layer” designed to prevent shoulder surfing in public places. The system works at a pixel level, combining hardware and software to limit what nearby people can see while keeping the display clear for the user.
Developed for over five years, the feature is fully customizable, allowing users to protect specific apps, hide sensitive inputs like PINs and passwords, limit notification visibility and adjust privacy levels as needed. Unlike traditional privacy screen protectors, it isn’t always on and can be enabled only when required.
While Samsung hasn’t confirmed supported devices, the feature is widely expected to debut with One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 series, with availability on older models still uncertain due to hardware requirements.
Source: Android Authority
