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As anticipation builds around the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, Samsung has already revealed a feature that may be more important than camera upgrades or faster processors. The company is introducing a new privacy technology designed to protect what’s on your screen, not with a physical filter, but through a smarter blend of hardware and software. At a time when smartphones are targeted as much for the data inside them as for the devices themselves, this shift signals a major rethink of mobile privacy. Why Screen Privacy Is No Longer Optional Anyone who’s used their phone on public transport knows the discomfort of wandering eyes. Shoulder-surfing, where nearby strangers glance at your screen to capture sensitive information, has become a real-world security risk. Traditional privacy screen protectors attempted to solve this problem by limiting viewing angles. While effective, they come with drawbacks. They dim displays, distort colors, and make it awkward to share your screen with frien...

Samsung is changing its usual playbook in 2026. Unlike the past few years, the company is not expected to host its flagship Unpacked event in January. Instead, all signs point to a February launch window, just ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC). With anticipation building around the next Galaxy S lineup, new software features, and possible surprise hardware, Samsung Unpacked 2026 is shaping up to be one of the company’s most interesting launch events in years. Here’s what we know so far, and what you can realistically expect. When Is Samsung Unpacked 2026 Happening? While Samsung has not officially confirmed the date, multiple South Korean media reports suggest the event will take place on February 25, 2026, likely in San Francisco. This timeline has also been supported by well-known industry tipsters. If this schedule holds, the new Galaxy S26 phones could go on sale in early March. As usual, Samsung is expected to livestream the event globally through its official website and YouTu...

Most people use their iPhone’s search bar to open apps or do a quick web lookup. Swipe down, type a name, tap a result, done. Simple and efficient. But the iPhone search bar, officially known as Spotlight, is far more capable than that. It works like a command center hidden in plain sight, helping you calculate, search deeply, control settings, and even manage your photos without opening multiple apps. Here are seven surprisingly powerful ways Spotlight can make your iPhone faster, smarter, and easier to use every day. 1. Instantly Solve Math Problems and Conversions Need to calculate a tip, split a bill, or convert currencies on the fly? Spotlight handles it instantly. Just type the equation or conversion directly into the search bar, and the answer appears immediately. It supports currency, distance, temperature, weight, and more, no need to open the Calculator app or switch modes. It’s one of the quickest ways to get answers when you just need a number and don’t want distractions. 2...

For a long time, iPhones were praised for software polish—but not for display smoothness. Apple didn’t introduce high refresh rate screens until 2021 with the iPhone 13 Pro, and only much later expanded its ProMotion technology to non-Pro models. Even today, many iPhone users notice that animations don’t always feel consistently fluid. Unlocking the phone, scrolling through call logs, or searching via Spotlight can occasionally feel less smooth than expected. However, the app where this issue stands out the most for many users is Safari. If Safari scrolling has ever felt slightly jittery on your iPhone, the reason might surprise you. Why Safari Still Feels Choppy on Some iPhones Even on iPhones equipped with 120Hz ProMotion displays, Safari doesn’t always use the full refresh rate. By default, most webpages are rendered at 60 frames per second, which can make scrolling feel noticeably less fluid—especially on long, text-heavy websites. At 60Hz, the display refreshes every 16.7 millisec...

Apple is taking another step toward stronger user privacy with a new feature that limits how precisely cellular networks can track device locations. Available on select iPhone and iPad models after upgrading to iOS 26.3, this setting allows users to reduce the amount of location data shared with mobile carriers without affecting everyday app usage. The update reflects Apple’s broader push to give users more control over who can see their data and how detailed that information can be. What “Limit Precise Location” Actually Does The new Limit Precise Location setting restricts how accurately cellular networks can determine a device’s location through cell tower connections. When enabled, carriers can only see an approximate area, such as a neighborhood or district, instead of a precise street-level location. According to Apple, this setting applies only to data shared with cellular networks. It does not affect: Emergency location data shared during emergency calls App-based location acce...