Yeah but it’s toggleable. That makes all the difference.
I think it uses the same tech as the 3DS did, only in an implementation that doesn’t give you a migraine after 30 seconds.
Comment on Samsung knows exactly how you'll use Galaxy S26 Ultra's 'Privacy Display' in teaser
UnspecificGravity@piefed.social 2 days ago
I remember when narrow viewing angles of an LCD screen would cost you ratings on a review. Good move marketing it as a “feature”.
echodot@feddit.uk 2 days ago
Peekashoe@lemmy.wtf 2 days ago
This isn’t really showing what the display is like. It apparently can adjust viewing angle on a per-pixel level, so for example only apps and notifications you set will have limited viewing angles.
Here’s a story with a better leaked visual: notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-displa…
Frankly I think it’s still a bit gimmicky for privacy (why not just do the full screen, which you can do with a $10 polarized screen protector to all phones already), but it’s legitimately neat tech.
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
Businesses buy IPS for decades now, despite trading colors and contrast for a wider viewing angle. Then they slap a prism foil on top, to reduce the viewing angle (but also colors and contrast).
XLE@piefed.social 2 days ago
If you can toggle it, it’s definitely a feature worth praising, I’d say.
(And as a warning to all those spicy novel readers out there: An LCD from a bad viewing angle will still often show what you’re looking at, but inverted.)