Samsung is going to unveil its Galaxy S26 series later this month, with the company’s top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra reported to be treated to an incredible privacy display that will keep prying eyes away from your sensitive content. The same technology is expected to arrive in future MacBooks, but it could be a while before you can see them in action.
The privacy display technology is estimated to be adopted on MacBooks by 2029, but Apple could gain a massive win over Samsung despite bringing it later
A report from research firm Omdia, whose details were spotted by Ice Universe, mentions the use of privacy display technology arriving on future MacBooks. Based on how the technology giant brings advanced features to its ‘Pro’ series, it is expected that the higher-end portable Macs will be treated to this privacy display first. The way it works is that individuals sitting in your left and right corners will not be able to view the contents as it gets darkened and obscured.
Of course, it is important to remember that those sitting or standing behind you won’t experience this limitation. The technology Samsung has incorporated into its Galaxy S26 Ultra operates at a pixel level, meaning that there’s no additional layer that protects the user’s privacy, giving them more flexibility as they can simply toggle it on or off. A promotional video from Samsung demonstrates this privacy display, showing its seamless functionality in action.
Given that the Korean giant was previously reported to have started the mass production of OLEDs for the redesigned M6 MacBook Pro, it is safe to assume that future panels found in these machines with the privacy upgrade will also be manufactured by the same supplier. Based on Omdia’s projections, this technology is expected to arrive as Apple slowly embraces OLED in MacBooks.
The OLED MacBook Air is expected to launch in 2029, but there’s no confirmation on whether it will launch with a privacy screen. As for Omdia’s predictions, the latest information is based on an analyst’s forecast rather than a person on the inside providing a roadmap of Apple’s plans. Assuming the technology doesn’t work according to the company’s stringent requirements, it could pull the plug on it straight away.
News Source: Ice Universe
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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