Samsung rolls out more AI, new privacy shield mode with the new Galaxy S26 lineup


Samsung is promising this year's Galaxy lineup is loaded with AI that will act as multipurpose agents that fetches information and content so users won't have to spend time doing it on their own. — AP Photo

SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology than the previous two generations and introduce a new privacy shield mode that blocks snoopy bystanders from sneaking a peek at the display screen.

The upgrades on the Galaxy S26 lineup – arriving in stores March 11 – will also include price increases of 10% to 13% on the basic and mid-tier models while the Ultra device will cost the same as last year's version. The standard Galaxy S26 will sell for US$899 (RM3499), while the Plus model will cost US$1,099 (RM4277). That's US$100 (RM389) more than what Samsung charged for the comparable devices released in each of the past two years. The Galaxy S26 Ultra remains at US$1,299 (RM5055). 

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