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Galaxy S26: After One Month of Use, a Complete Summary of Essential Features and Settings You'd Regret MissingTo mark one month since the launch of the Galaxy S26, we've compiled a comprehensive list of useful new features and essential settings that many users might not yet know. From display, multitasking, and camera to powerful AI functions and battery protection tips, discover key information to utilize your Galaxy S26 even smarter.
1. 🎮 Display: Privacy Protection and Sharp Image Quality Settings
· You can activate it in Settings > Display > Privacy Display, which protects personal information by making the screen invisible from the side.
· It can be set more strongly through 'Enhanced Privacy Protection'.
· It's very convenient to finely set the application conditions for Privacy Display.
· In Settings > Display, setting the screen resolution to 'QHD' allows you to experience a clearer and sharper screen.
· It can be set more strongly through 'Enhanced Privacy Protection'.
· It's very convenient to finely set the application conditions for Privacy Display.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Applied Apps | Apply Privacy Display only to desired apps |
| Secure Input | Apply Privacy Display when entering PIN, pattern, or password |
| Notification Pop-up | Apply Privacy Display only to notification pop-up windows |
· In Settings > Display, setting the screen resolution to 'QHD' allows you to experience a clearer and sharper screen.
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1. 🎮 Display: Privacy Protection and Sharp Image Quality Settings
· You can activate it in Settings > Display > Privacy Display, which protects personal information by making the screen invisible from the side.
· It can be set more strongly through 'Enhanced Privacy Protection'.
· It's very convenient to finely set the application conditions for Privacy Display.
· In Settings > Display, setting the screen resolution to 'QHD' allows you to experience a clearer and sharper screen.
· It can be set more strongly through 'Enhanced Privacy Protection'.
· It's very convenient to finely set the application conditions for Privacy Display.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Applied Apps | Apply Privacy Display only to desired apps |
| Secure Input | Apply Privacy Display when entering PIN, pattern, or password |
| Notification Pop-up | Apply Privacy Display only to notification pop-up windows |
· In Settings > Display, setting the screen resolution to 'QHD' allows you to experience a clearer and sharper screen.
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2. 📱 Multitasking: Master Screen Split and Pop-up Screen Usage
· Galaxy's powerful multitasking features offer superior convenience compared to iPhones or iPads.
· **How to Split Screen:**
· In the app switcher, long-press an app and drag it to the desired position (top/bottom) to split the screen.
· **Using Gestures (Settings > Advanced features > Multi-window):**
· Turning on 'View full screen in split screen' allows for a more comfortable split-screen experience.
· **Multi-window support for all apps:** In Settings > Labs, turn on 'Multi-window support for all apps' to use apps that don't natively support split screen in multi-window mode.
· **Save frequently used app pairs:** In split-screen mode, tap the 'More' button in the middle and select 'Favorites' (star icon) to add it to the home screen. This allows you to launch saved app pairs with a single tap. (e.g., Navigation + Music app, YouTube + Lecture notes)
· **How to Split Screen:**
· In the app switcher, long-press an app and drag it to the desired position (top/bottom) to split the screen.
· **Using Gestures (Settings > Advanced features > Multi-window):**
| Gesture | Function |
|---|---|
| Swipe up with two fingers | Change to split screen |
| Drag down from the top right corner | Change to pop-up screen |
· Turning on 'View full screen in split screen' allows for a more comfortable split-screen experience.
· **Multi-window support for all apps:** In Settings > Labs, turn on 'Multi-window support for all apps' to use apps that don't natively support split screen in multi-window mode.
· **Save frequently used app pairs:** In split-screen mode, tap the 'More' button in the middle and select 'Favorites' (star icon) to add it to the home screen. This allows you to launch saved app pairs with a single tap. (e.g., Navigation + Music app, YouTube + Lecture notes)
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3. 📸 Camera: Settings for Shooting Photos and Videos Like a Pro
· Utilize the essential settings and new features of the Galaxy S26 camera to capture even more stunning photos and videos.
| Setting Item | Feature/Effect |
|---|---|
| Scan Function | Recognize documents, text, QR codes, and correct document scans (Camera Settings > Scan Function) |
| Video Format | Select H.264 (high compatibility, no HDR/Log) or H.265 (high efficiency) (Camera Settings > Video Format) |
| Tracking AF | Maintain focus on the subject during shooting (Camera Settings > Tracking AF) |
| Shooting Guide | Grid lines, vertical/horizontal level display for easy composition (Camera Settings > Shooting Guide) |
| Motion Photo | Capture before and after shooting to select the desired moment (Camera app) |
| Video Quality | UHD 60fps or higher recommended (for clear and smooth video) (Camera app) |
| Super Steady | Ultra-wide angle, maximized image stabilization (action cam level) (Camera app) |
| 360-degree Horizontal Lock Super Steady | Maintain horizontal level even with screen tilt/rotation (New feature) (Camera app) |
| Edit Shooting Modes | Adjust the position of frequently used modes (Pro, Slow Motion, Portrait Video, etc.) (Camera app > More > Edit) |
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4. ✨ Gallery AI: Photo Editing Innovation, AI Eraser and Generative Edit
· **AI Eraser:** Select and seamlessly erase desired objects or items, and it even neatly corrects areas not selected.
· **Generative Edit (Text Command):** After drawing the area you want to change in a photo, you can enter a text command to generate new things or remove existing elements. (e.g., "Remove the tree trunk", "Remove all playground equipment")
· **Generative Edit (Text Command):** After drawing the area you want to change in a photo, you can enter a text command to generate new things or remove existing elements. (e.g., "Remove the tree trunk", "Remove all playground equipment")
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5. 🌐 Internet Browser AI: Smarter Web Surfing
· **Text Scraping and AI Utilization:** Drag and select the necessary parts of a web page to immediately perform an AI search or add it to Samsung Notes.
· **Full Page Scraping:** After adding text to Samsung Notes, select the 'Full Page' option to scrape the entire web page into your notes.
· **Find on Page:** In the browser's bottom 'More' menu, you can quickly search for desired words using 'Find on page'.
· **AI Summary and Q&A:** Tapping the AI button in the browser summarizes the article you are currently viewing, and also provides a feature to read the summarized content aloud. Additionally, if you ask questions about the article content via text, the AI will provide clear answers.
· **Full Page Scraping:** After adding text to Samsung Notes, select the 'Full Page' option to scrape the entire web page into your notes.
· **Find on Page:** In the browser's bottom 'More' menu, you can quickly search for desired words using 'Find on page'.
· **AI Summary and Q&A:** Tapping the AI button in the browser summarizes the article you are currently viewing, and also provides a feature to read the summarized content aloud. Additionally, if you ask questions about the article content via text, the AI will provide clear answers.
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6. 📝 Samsung Notes AI: A New World of Document Organization and Translation
· **Auto Format:** AI features automatically organize note content into 'Titles and Bullet Points' and more, making it neat. Various styles can also be applied.
· **Summary:** AI features allow you to concisely summarize note content.
· **PDF Document Translation:** When you open a foreign language PDF manual or document with the Samsung Notes PDF reader, the 'Translate to English' option automatically appears. Using this feature, the entire document, as well as text within images, will be neatly translated into English.
· **Summary:** AI features allow you to concisely summarize note content.
· **PDF Document Translation:** When you open a foreign language PDF manual or document with the Samsung Notes PDF reader, the 'Translate to English' option automatically appears. Using this feature, the entire document, as well as text within images, will be neatly translated into English.
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7. 🎙️ Voice and Call Recording AI: Never Miss a Conversation
· **Automatic Call Recording:** In the Phone app > More > Settings > Call recording > turn on 'Auto call recording' to start recording immediately upon call connection.
· **Text Conversion Assist (Settings > Text Conversion Assist):** Turning on 'Automatically convert voice recordings to text' and 'Automatically convert call recordings' will convert them to text immediately after recording ends. This is very convenient as you can quickly find desired parts by scrolling through the text without having to listen to the entire recording file.
· **Text Conversion Assist (Settings > Text Conversion Assist):** Turning on 'Automatically convert voice recordings to text' and 'Automatically convert call recordings' will convert them to text immediately after recording ends. This is very convenient as you can quickly find desired parts by scrolling through the text without having to listen to the entire recording file.
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8. 🔋 Battery Protection: Essential Settings for Extending Smartphone Lifespan
· **Battery Protection (Settings > Battery > Battery Protection):** It is strongly recommended to always keep this on.
· **Battery Protection Modes:**
· **Note:** If you plan to replace your phone every 2-3 years, there's no major issue with using it with battery protection off, as it's a short-term battery life protection feature.
· **Battery Protection Modes:**
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic | Stops at 100% charge and restarts at 95% |
| Battery Protection during Sleep | Maintains around 80% during sleep (may get confused if charging patterns are inconsistent) |
| Maximum | Sets the maximum charge rate to 80% or 85-90% to help extend long-term battery life |
· **Note:** If you plan to replace your phone every 2-3 years, there's no major issue with using it with battery protection off, as it's a short-term battery life protection feature.
