I've covered Samsung DeX in the past: It's a desktop interface for your phone that activates when you plug your handset into a monitor, and it means you can more or less use your Galaxy device like a PC if you hook up a mouse and keyboard.
Samsung DeX from Settings.
Use your Galaxy S26 as a high-quality webcam
If you have a laptop with a built-in webcam, you may wonder why you need to use your phone as a webcam, but it's a good option if you're using a desktop setup which doesn't have a webcam, or if your integrated webcam isn't very good. A phone also gives you a lot more flexibility when it comes to the position and angle of the camera too, so this really can come in handy.
Use "Privacy Shield" to hide your Galaxy's display from onlookers
You'll find the Privacy Display option under Display in Settings (it's also available on the Quick Settings panel), and you can choose to enable it manually or have it turn on automatically (when you're entering a PIN or password, for example). There's also the option to only enable the Privacy Display feature for notifications on screen, as well as a Maximum privacy protection setting. This dials up the obfuscation as far as possible, but "may affect normal viewing" as well, Samsung says.
The Privacy Display setting on the S26 Ultra. Credit: LifehackerMore security settings. It's called Inactivity restart, and it means your phone will automatically reboot if you don't use it for 72 hours straight. When it restarts, it'll be in a more secure mode than it was before. Incoming notifications and calls won't be shown on the screen, and an unlock (via PIN, password, or pattern) will be required for the device to become usable again.
Customize the Quick Panel to find your most-used features fast
One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 series gives you more control over the Quick Panel that appears when you swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen: You can edit buttons individually as well as in groups now, and staples like the brightness and volume sliders can be resized and repositioned. You can customize the Quick Panel with the exact layout that works best for you, and include all the settings and functions you use most.
One of Samsung's more subtle implementations of AI can be found in Connections > Wi-Fi from the Settings page on your Galaxy S26. If you then choose Switch to mobile data with AI, you get options for intelligently switching over to a cellular network if your wifi coverage has become unstable or non-existent. It should mean fewer interruptions if you're on the move and switching between multiple networks as you go.
Use "Audio Eraser" to reduce background noise in any video
With One UI 8.5 and the Galaxy S26 series, Audio Eraser gets an upgrade. It can now work in real time with any video and app you want. This implementation is simpler than it is with your own videos, but it's effective: You get two sliders for reducing background noise and boosting voice dialog or music vocals. With a video playing on screen, swipe down from the top right corner to access Quick Settings, then choose Audio Eraser to find the sliders.
Audio eraser now works across a broader range of videos. Credit: LifehackerUse "Private album" to hide your sensitive photos
For your most sensitive photos and videos, there's now a private album built right into the Samsung Gallery app in One UI 8.5. You can hide images and clips away without creating a separate folder for them, and you don't even need to sign up for a Samsung account. With a photo or video open on screen, tap the three dots (top right), then choose Move to private album. A link to the album is shown if you tap the Menu button in the Gallery app, but you need your screen unlock method (such as a fingerprint) to access it.
Use "Horizon Lock" to automatically stabilize all your videos
If you've gone for the most expensive Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra model, you also get access to a rather clever camera trick called Horizon Lock. It means when you're shooting video, you can lock it to the original orientation—portrait or landscape—no matter how much you subsequently twist and turn your phone. You need to select Super Steady Video as your shooting mode to access Horizon Lock, from the Camera app. While some video stabilization was available on previous Samsung phones, this really does take it to the next level.
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