Samsung's Audio Eraser now works with YouTube and more

Skip to main content Samsung Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung’s Audio Eraser now works with YouTube and other apps, and it’s impressive [Video] Ben Schoon | Feb 25 2026 - 12:05 pm PT Starting on Google Pixel and extending to Samsung Galaxy with last year’s Galaxy S25 series, “Audio Eraser” features have proven pretty handy for recording videos. Starting with the Galaxy S26, Samsung is expanding Audio Eraser beyond recording, and applying it in real-time to videos from YouTube and other apps on your smartphone. Available as a part of One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 series, Audio Eraser can be enabled for audio playing on your device. It’s pretty straightforward, with the ability to toggle the feature on or off when supported apps are playing, the ability to adjust the strength of the effect, and a “Voice Focus” toggle. Samsung says that Audio Eraser on the Galaxy S26 can apply to YouTube, Instagram, Netflix, and other apps, with TikTok having also been mentioned by name. There’s no specific list mentioned in the Settings on Galaxy S26 devices we tried. In action, though, Audio Eraser works really well on YouTube. Advertisement - scroll for more content During our demo, a hockey video was playing on YouTube with Audio Eraser turned on and the commentators heard pretty clearly throughout the video. When turning off Audio Eraser, though, the roar of the crowd that would have otherwise been heard comes through clearly. It’d be impressive enough to see this work on a recording, but it’s all the more so given this is happening in real-time on the device. Of course, as is always the case with this feature, the audio tends to take on a bit of a weird sound as artifacts of the removed audio find their way through, but it’s still very well done. Where it might be useful, though, is the bigger question. The Galaxy S26 series is available for pre-order now, with Samsung’s usual pre-order perks in full swing. You’ll find boosted trade-in values and more available now through March 11, when these phones are available on store shelves. Galaxy S26 at Samsung.com Galaxy S26 Ultra at Samsung.com More on Samsung: Samsung launches Galaxy S26 series, and higher prices are basically all that’s new Galaxy Buds 4 go back to the old case with redesign, head gestures, upgraded sound from $179 Galaxy S26 series hands-on: More of the same, but not in a good way [Video] Follow Ben: Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Google — experts who break news about Google and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out 9to5Google on YouTube for more news: Guides Samsung Samsung is a technology conglomerate based out o… Samsung Galaxy S26 Author Ben Schoon nexusben Ben is a Senior Editor for 9to5Google. Find him on Twitter @NexusBen. Send tips to schoon@9to5g.com or encrypted to benschoon@protonmail.com.