Faster, Real-Time: Enhanced ‘Audio Eraser’ With the Galaxy S26 Series

April 16, 2026

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The Galaxy S26 series enhances the Audio Eraser feature with real-time control, expanding from saved content editing to live-sound optimization across supported apps and platforms.

Audio Eraser enables real-time sound separation through an integrated AI sound engine, allowing users to adjust voices, music and background noise as content plays.

This shift from post-recording edits to real-time audio management enables a clearer, more immersive and personalized listening experience.

Audio Eraser1 on Galaxy devices reduces unnecessary noise in videos and amplifies desired sounds, enabling a more immersive viewing experience. First introduced for editing saved content on the Galaxy S25 series, the feature has evolved significantly over the generations. Audio Eraser expanded to support playback adjustments within native apps — such as Gallery and Voice Recorder — on Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7.

Now, with the Galaxy S26 series,2 it has reached new heights by supporting real-time audio control on content streamed across various platforms. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into these advancements.


From Fix it Later to Filter it Now


Starting with the Galaxy S26 series, Audio Eraser has evolved into a live audio experience. It enables real-time sound separation and optimization across voices, music and background noise, not only for recorded content but also for over-the-top (OTT) or social media content you are watching. This advancement shifts the focus from post-recording edits to real-time audio management.

By integrating an AI sound engine with advanced sound separation technology, the Galaxy S26 series allows you to instantly adjust and control sound as it occurs. This ensures a clear, immersive listening experience across various streaming platforms by effectively neutralizing distracting background noise.

The video below shows how the Galaxy S26 series keeps the sounds you want to hear clear, even in noisy environments.

 

Comparison of interview audio before and after using Audio Eraser on the Galaxy S26 series.

 

Seamless Access, Total Control


You can easily adjust noise and reduce distractions directly from the Quick panel without needing to rewind or replay content. While the video is playing, simply swipe down from the top right of the screen and tap the Audio Eraser icon to start filtering the sound right away.

Once activated, the feature offers advanced controls for a more professional touch. You can adjust the “Strength” slider to fine-tune noise reduction and enable “Voice Focus” to hear crystal-clear dialogue in the video.

With the Galaxy S26 series, you can enjoy tailored sound quality in real-time, regardless of the content you’re watching.

Close-up of the top portion of a Galaxy S26 screen with the Quick panel interface featuring Audio Eraser.

Access Audio Eraser via the Quick panel on the Galaxy S26 series, with controls to adjust “Strength” and enable “Voice focus."3
 

Audio Eraser is no longer limited to reducing noise. It now allows you to easily design your sound in real time. Enjoy the more personalized and comfortable listening experience with the Galaxy S26 series.


 

1Audio Eraser supports adjusting noise from media playing through the Quick panel for select apps on the Galaxy S26 series. The level of support depends on the model and OS version. Results may vary by video depending on how sounds are present. Samsung Account login is required. Certain types of sound, such as voices, music and noise, can be detected. Actual sound detection may vary depending on the audio source and video conditions. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
2The Galaxy S26 series includes Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra.
3Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UX/UI may be different.

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