Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Series Features AI, Privacy, and Upgrades

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Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy S26 lineup of smartphones, focusing on artificial intelligence and enhanced privacy features. The flagship series prioritizes functionality over significant design alterations, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new privacy screen being a key highlight of the launch event. The company emphasizes AI capabilities as the core upgrade for the S26 phones, though its impact in a competitive market remains to be seen. Preorders for the Galaxy S26 series began today, with devices shipping to customers in the U.S. and other markets on March 11.

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