The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 range has everyone talking about mobile privacy features. However, if you're not ready to upgrade your hardware, you can achieve a similar effect by buying your own screen protector and adding a VPN.
NordVPN's Plus plan — which includes a VPN, password manager and ad blocker — is currently offering a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up as part of its 14th Birthday promotion.
By using the gift card to cover the cost of a third-party screen filter, you can replicate the S26 Ultra’s shoulder-surfing protection while securing your digital data with a full suite of privacy tools, all without forking out for a brand-new handset.
All of NordVPN's plans, aside from the Basic plan, have Amazon gift vouchers available at the moment — for up to $50. That said, the best value comes from a Plus plan. Paid as $93.36 upfront for two years of protection, the plan gives you all of the best of NordVPN without overspending.
Arguably, the only feature it would be good to see included in future iterations would be NordVPN's new scam call protection feature. Currently, it's only available on more premium plans, which can result in quite the price jump depending on your region.
As with all NordVPN plans, we'd also recommend turning off auto-renewals once you're signed up. While it's a great VPN, the auto-renewal prices are much higher than what you'll pay originally, so turn auto-renewal off to avoid the unwelcome shock.
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