6 Cool Features That Have Disappeared From Samsung Galaxy Phones Smartphones have changed the world in a huge way, bridging the gap between reality and science fiction with every passing year, thanks to so many different apps and features. Features tend to be a big draw for a lot of consumers, especially when they're exclusive to the brand. Samsung continues to reign supreme on the Android side of the market thanks to the many capabilities its flagship handhelds offer. Unfortunately, over the years, the brand has removed some of the most beloved (and some not-so-beloved) features from its devices. Some of the features Samsung did away with weren't exclusive to the brand, but it nonetheless removed them from its flagships. Others were features that only Samsung Galaxy devices have, and many loyalists miss and continue to lament their absence. Sure, users could jump ship to another brand if it offers that feature, but it's not easy when you're a fan of a specific brand. All you can do is hope that the feature will return one day. Iris scanners Iris scanners seemed to be something out of science fiction, and you might be surprised that you don't see them on more handhelds in 2026. Like fingerprint scanners and facial recognition on your smartphones, the iris scanner was a security feature that scanned your eyes before unlocking your device. Samsung experimented with this technology when it launched the Galaxy Note 7, letting users unlock the device and activate Samsung Pass. It was also used by large businesses so authorized users (employees) could unlock certain workspace apps. Samsung eventually did away with the iris scanner by the time the Galaxy S10 launched, unfortunately. It likely went away because Samsung found fingerprint scanners to be more accurate. You might expect a device that