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Samsung has officially unveiled its Galaxy S26 lineup during the Unpacked event held on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco. The new series includes the standard Galaxy S26, the larger S26 Plus, and the high-end S26 Ultra. Preorders for these devices are currently open, and they are set to ship on March 11, 2026. The pricing for the new models starts at $899.99 for the base S26, $1,099.99 for the S26 Plus, and $1,299.99 for the S26 Ultra (The Verge, Engadget). The design of the Galaxy S26 series is largely similar to the previous year's S25 models, with the primary changes being software-related. Notably, the S26 Ultra features a new Privacy Display that can black out sensitive content based on the viewing angle. The base models, S26 and S26 Plus, primarily offer software updates rather than significant hardware changes. Some of the software enhancements include the Audio Eraser feature, which improves voice clarity in third-party apps, and the integration of Google's Gemini AI for more interactive assistance (The Verge). Samsung's new devices are also designed to better accommodate Galaxy AI experiences, such as the Now Nudge feature, which provides suggestions based on user activities. The company has introduced new AI capabilities, including a more conversational assistant, which may be branded as Bixby, Gemini, or Perplexity (Engadget). Overall, while the Galaxy S26 series does not present drastic changes compared to its predecessor, it incorporates several notable software advancements and a new privacy feature in the Ultra model (The Verge).