Samsung is set to introduce a new layer of privacy protection for its Galaxy smartphones, aimed at preventing “shoulder surfing” and keeping personal information safe in public spaces. The company said the upcoming feature has been developed over more than five years of engineering, testing and user research, as concerns around mobile privacy continue to grow. According to Samsung, smartphones have become deeply personal, storing messages, passwords and daily routines, yet they are often used in crowded places such as buses, elevators and queues. The new privacy layer is designed to shield sensitive on-screen content, allowing users to check messages or enter passwords without worrying about who might be watching nearby.
The feature offers flexible and customizable protection. Users will be able to choose the level of privacy they need, apply it to specific apps, protect notification pop-ups, or enable it only when entering access details for secure areas of the phone. Visibility can be adjusted based on individual comfort, and the settings can also be switched off entirely. Samsung said the innovation builds on its long-standing security framework, including Samsung Knox, Knox Vault and Knox Matrix. The new system introduces privacy protection at a pixel level, combining hardware and software safeguards. The company described it as “privacy you can see and security you can feel,” coming to Galaxy devices soon.
In Kolkata, where smartphone usage is high among commuters, office-goers and students, the upcoming privacy feature is expected to attract strong interest. With many users accessing banking apps, work emails and personal messages on crowded local trains and buses, enhanced on-screen privacy could become a key differentiator for Samsung in the city’s competitive premium and mid-range smartphone segments.