Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 key things to know before launch

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: AI Features and Software ChangesSamsung has expanded its AI tools across the Galaxy S26 lineup. A feature called Now Nudge offers context-based suggestions. For example, it can surface recent photos when prompted in a chat or check calendar entries when scheduling is discussed in messages.

Now Brief offers reminders and updates based on daily usage patterns. Circle to Search now supports multi-object recognition, allowing users to select and search for more than one item within an image at the same time.

The series also introduces AI-powered Call Screening, which identifies unknown callers and provides a summary of their purpose. Privacy Alerts notify users if apps with device administrator access attempt to use sensitive data without a clear need. A new Private Album option within the Gallery app allows users to hide selected photos and videos directly.