"Did they really steal alien technology?"
"With the Galaxy S26, you won't need a gimbal anymore."
Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S26 series "Super Steady" feature is drawing significant attention following the "Galaxy Unpacked 2026" event held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on January 25, according to industry sources on January 27.
"Super Steady" is a video stabilization feature that corrects camera shake during recording. The new series adds a "horizon lock option" that maintains level footage even while moving or rotating the device beyond 90 or 180 degrees.
When users tilt the smartphone vertically during horizontal recording, the screen maintains its landscape orientation. Demonstration footage shows the frame angle remaining constant despite significant device tilting. The feature is expected to deliver stable results without a gimbal in high-movement situations such as running, cycling, or concert recording.
The series also marks the first Galaxy device to support the APV (Advanced Professional Video) codec for professional video production, minimizing quality degradation through multiple edits.
Mobile-First Privacy Display
The Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the industry's first mobile "Privacy Display" feature.
The technology precisely controls light diffusion from display pixels to restrict viewing angles from the side. Samsung integrated hardware and software from the design stage to enhance privacy protection while maintaining normal viewing experience.
Users can configure activation triggers including PIN entry, password input, and specific app launches. Selective notification popup masking is also available.
Enhanced AI Experience
Photo editing capabilities have evolved with AI at the center. The upgraded "Photo Assist" edits images based on text or voice commands. An AI-powered "Scan" feature removes wrinkles and fingers from receipts, documents, and notes to produce clean scan files.
The new "Now Nudge" feature provides contextual suggestions. When a friend requests recent travel photos via messenger, Galaxy AI displays a rounded "nudge" popup icon suggesting relevant photos for easy sharing.
Samsung expanded functionality with multiple AI agents. Bixby has been upgraded as a conversational device agent, and users can select preferred AI agents including Gemini and Perplexity.
The new AI-powered "Call Screening" feature answers unknown numbers, providing caller information and conversation summaries.
Global Launch March 11
The Galaxy S26 series comprises three models: Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26.
Global rollout begins March 11 across approximately 120 countries including Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Vietnam. Korean pre-orders run from January 27 through March 5.
Color options include Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue, with Pink Gold and Silver Shadow available exclusively through Samsung.com and Samsung Gangnam.
Pricing for the Ultra starts at 1,797,400 won for 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, 2,050,400 won for 512GB storage, and 2,545,400 won for 16GB RAM with 1TB storage. The S26+ is priced at 1,452,000 won (256GB) and 1,705,000 won (512GB). The S26 costs 1,254,000 won (256GB) and 1,507,000 won (512GB).