Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: No Peeking!
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Feb 27, 2026 They dig into the Samsung S26 lineup’s design tweaks, privacy display tech, and camera/stability changes. Conversation pivots to the Nothing Phone 4A’s teaser design, glyph LEDs, and expected midrange specs. Rumors about touchscreen MacBook Pros and Dynamic Island vs macOS are debated. A new hyperlocal Acme Weather app and home weather station networks get a lively breakdown.
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Marques Missed Unpacked Because Of A Blizzard
- Marques missed Unpacked due to a blizzard that canceled his flights and still produced his S26 video from briefing materials and Brandon's footage.
- A courier sprinted through snow to deliver Marques's review S26 Ultra in a gigantic pink bag, which surprised the studio team.
S26 Ultra's Built In Privacy Display Trades Pixels For Privacy
- Samsung S26 Ultra's standout is a hardware privacy display that narrows emission angles so off-axis viewers see a blackout.
- The display uses alternating narrow and wide-emitting pixels so privacy mode disables wide pixels, trading perceived resolution for shoulder‑surfing protection.
Samsung Narrowed The S26 Differentiation And Storage Options
- Samsung tightened design and pricing differences across the S26 lineup so the Ultra looks and feels closer to the Plus, reducing visual differentiation.
- They also removed the 128 GB base option, starting all S26 models at 256 GB and keeping similarly high prices.