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Samsung Reinforces S Pen's Role in Galaxy S26 Ultra

2/27/2026

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Samsung confirms S Pen remains a core feature of Galaxy Ultra phones, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Samsung is developing a more advanced S Pen to address thicker design and magnet interference.
Won-Joon Choi, Samsung's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the S Pen's importance for future devices.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra adds a Privacy Display feature, currently exclusive to this model, with rollout to other models depending on performance and acceptance.

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Samsung confirms S Pen remains a core feature of Galaxy Ultra phones, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Samsung is developing a more advanced S Pen to address thicker design and magnet interference.
Won-Joon Choi, Samsung's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the S Pen's importance for future devices.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra adds a Privacy Display feature, currently exclusive to this model, with rollout to other models depending on performance and acceptance.