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Flagship Face-Off: Galaxy S26 vs Pixel 10—AI, Displays, and Power in Close Fight
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Flagship Face-Off: Galaxy S26 vs Pixel 10—AI, Displays, and Power in Close Fight

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup and Google’s Pixel 10 duel in a tight flagship race, with the S26 highlighting Privacy Display, S Pen on the Ultra, and a 200MP main camera, while the Pixel 10 emphasizes Tensor G5 AI features and earlier Android updates; Pixel generally undercuts Samsung on base pricing, though top storage options narrow the gap. Displays tilt toward Pixel in brightness, Galaxy offers the largest screen, and 8K video remains a Galaxy highlight (Pixel maxes out at 4K/60fps). Both families include IP68, long software updates, and 5G, so a definitive winner awaits full reviews—your pick depends on whether you want AI-first software and multitasking prowess or hardware features and advanced display tech.

Samsung Unpacked 2026: Galaxy S26 Ultra Debuts Privacy Display and AI-Driven Buds 4 Pro
technology1 day ago

Samsung Unpacked 2026: Galaxy S26 Ultra Debuts Privacy Display and AI-Driven Buds 4 Pro

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 lineup led by the S26 Ultra, which adds a built‑in Privacy Display, 60W charging, and improved thermal design, alongside the Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro with ultra‑wideband and new AI features. The phones run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with AI tools like Photo Assist and Now Nudge, and are priced from $899 for the S26, $1,099 for the S26 Plus, to $1,299 for the S26 Ultra, with 256GB base storage and colors including online exclusives Pink Gold and Silver Shadow. Preorders and trade‑in deals are available, with general availability starting March 11. Samsung also highlighted privacy tools (Call Screening, Privacy Alerts, Private Album) and expanded AI integrations via Bixby and Circle to Search.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Privacy Display and 16GB RAM headline upgrades
technology1 day ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Privacy Display and 16GB RAM headline upgrades

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked, introducing a Privacy Display that controls screen visibility per app, plus a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED panel, an aluminum frame, and a 16GB RAM option. It also brings faster charging (60W wired, 25W wireless) and a newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, while keeping the established 5,000 mAh battery and camera system. The S26 Ultra remains $1,300 in the US, with upgrades largely incremental over the S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Ultra Leads With Privacy Display and AI Tools
technology2 days ago

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Ultra Leads With Privacy Display and AI Tools

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 centered on the Galaxy S26 Ultra—with a lighter design and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, plus a Privacy Display that darkens the screen to deter shoulder-surfing—while the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus gain bigger screens, larger batteries, and a $100 price bump. AI features loom large, including a Perplexity-powered Samsung Browser, Now Nudge that surfaces relevant content in chats, and Galaxy AI Photo Editing, alongside the Buds 4 earbuds and updated Circle to Search capabilities.

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Specs Showdown Across two Titans
technology2 days ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Specs Showdown Across two Titans

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts at $1,300 with a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED, a lighter 7.9 mm frame, and a new Privacy Display that reduces viewing angles; it runs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, plus an S Pen and a 5,000 mAh battery with 60W charging. Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199, powered by the A19 Pro, with a 48MP triple camera system and a 5,088 mAh battery with around 40W charging; both are IP68 and offer premium features, but Galaxy emphasizes display privacy and AI features, while iPhone is known for camera quality and ecosystem.

Galaxy S26 Series Debuts Proactive AI and Pixel-Level Privacy
technology2 days ago

Galaxy S26 Series Debuts Proactive AI and Pixel-Level Privacy

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 series (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra), a AI-powered flagship lineup built around Galaxy AI that streamlines everyday tasks with proactive background intelligence, a world-class camera system, and improved performance/thermal management; the S26 Ultra introduces the built-in Privacy Display for pixel-level privacy, while features like Now Nudge, Now Brief, Circle to Search with Google, and multi-agent Galaxy AI enhance interactions. Security is strengthened with post-quantum cryptography and Knox protections, and pre-orders begin Feb 25 with Galaxy Buds4 and Samsung Care+ available.

Galaxy S26 debuts Agentic AI with familiar design and higher price
technology2 days ago

Galaxy S26 debuts Agentic AI with familiar design and higher price

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 trio—S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra—with only modest exterior changes but a heavy AI push labeled Agentic AI, backed by on‑device processing and a Google partnership. Prices rise about $100 on the cheaper models ($900, $1,100, $1,300) with trade‑in deals up to $900; specs remain flagship‑level (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 1TB storage, 12–16GB RAM). Batteries scale from 4,300 mAh (S26) to 5,000 mAh (Ultra), and Ultra supports 60W charging. New Privacy Display limits shoulder‑surfers via Black Matrix. AI features span Now Brief, Nudges, AI‑edited photos with watermark, and Gemini‑based multistep tasks with Google, plus app tie‑ins for food and rides. Preorders are live; ships March 11, colors include exclusive silver shadow and pink gold.

Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display actually delivers
tech2 days ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display actually delivers

Allison Johnson goes hands-on with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra and is impressed by Privacy Display, a dual-layer screen that narrows viewing angles to keep prying eyes from seeing your screen. Not a brand-new tech, but implemented well with on/off toggles and customizable privacy options. The S26 Ultra gains a slimmer aluminum body, brighter main and telephoto lenses, adds AI photo editing and early Google Gemini integration, and keeps the $1,299 price for 256GB/12GB RAM.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup teased for Unpacked 2026 with Perplexity AI and privacy-focused features
technology2 days ago

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup teased for Unpacked 2026 with Perplexity AI and privacy-focused features

Live coverage from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco builds toward the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra reveals, with hints of Perplexity-powered Galaxy AI, a new Privacy Display, design tweaks, and potential pricing changes amid a RAM shortage; CNET and partner outlets host watch parties and live blogs ahead of the keynote.

Galaxy S26 Unpacked: Ultra to feature wider aperture and privacy display amid price rumors
phones3 days ago

Galaxy S26 Unpacked: Ultra to feature wider aperture and privacy display amid price rumors

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on Feb 25 will unveil the S26 lineup (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra); the Ultra is rumored to gain a wider main-camera aperture and a new Privacy Display, with talk of Exynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to save costs and potential price hikes; base storage may rise to 256GB, and Samsung's live event will be streamed via YouTube, Samsung.com, and Newsroom with Tom's Guide providing live coverage.

Pre-launch leak reveals Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen and Bluetooth-free S Pen
phones4 days ago

Pre-launch leak reveals Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen and Bluetooth-free S Pen

A YouTuber in Dubai bought a Galaxy S26 Ultra days before its official launch, sharing hands-on clips and photos that reveal the retail packaging, a Privacy Display feature that darkens when viewed from the side, and confirm that the S Pen has Bluetooth removed; leaks also show the S26 Ultra alongside the iPhone 17 Pro Max and a damaged S25 Ultra, suggesting only a modest upgrade over the S25 until more hands-on time at Unpacked.

Galaxy S26 Ultra Pops Up Early in Unboxing, Sparking iPhone 17 Pro Max Showdown
technology5 days ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra Pops Up Early in Unboxing, Sparking iPhone 17 Pro Max Showdown

A Galaxy S26 Ultra has leaked via an early unboxing ahead of Samsung's Unpacked event, with hands-on photos showing a camera island design, a redesigned retail box, and Samsung's new Privacy Display that darkens the screen when viewed at an angle. The unit, photographed next to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, suggests the phone’s size and feel are similar to the S25 Ultra, and rumors point to similar specs with a faster chipset.

Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display Could Be Clever, Yet Potentially Complicated
technology9 days ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display Could Be Clever, Yet Potentially Complicated

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to include a hardware-backed privacy display that narrows viewing angles to obscure the screen from side views, with a long list of customization options (Auto-privacy, per-app triggers, dimmed mode, and privacy for notifications). While praised as a privacy advance, early looks warn it may be overly complex, potentially impact battery life due to location/camera permissions, and could be more of a gimmick than a practical feature; Apple is even rumored to be considering copying the tech.