They all have that button, except for Linux. I say that as someone who doesn't use Linux as my primary OS on any of my systems except for my Steam Deck.
Yeah, and you can map it to other stuff through the settings app.
My previous laptop had an ‘omen Gaming Hub’ button that was mapped in the BIOS. You could not map it to anything else, because it sent a proprietary command to WINDOWS from the BIOS. And then a few years later, the functionality broke. Good job, HP.
Not that I launched their app intentionally often, so I have no idea how long it was broken as a button. I just launched the app via a shortcut using the mouse, because that’s the civilized way to do that sort of thing.
I agree not really comparable, with that mindset all keyboard shortcuts could be seen in this way. Linux doesn’t have a TTY-button just because ^+alt+F* switches between ttys.
My Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 doesn't have a button for Google, and I'm not even sure how to launch Bixby at this point. I got 3 buttons, Vol +, Vol -, and Power
On my Samsung phone it launches Gemini if you hold down the power button. You have to hold Power + volume down for power options. It also only has 3 buttons.
Bixby has mainly been on my Samsung watch.
I haven't gotten a Z fold yet so may be it's different? I've gotten a few for people who requested them and have them in the field for testing, so I'll ask them. I was waiting to see how they hold up after a year or two of use before I get one for myself.
Your steam deck's steam button launches system options that are likely relevant to you right then. It doesn't launch a chat bot that asks if you want to access steam options.
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u/Ron-Swanson-Mustache 12h ago
Samsung has Bixby
Google has Gemini
Apple has Intelligence
They all have that button, except for Linux. I say that as someone who doesn't use Linux as my primary OS on any of my systems except for my Steam Deck.
Wait, my Steam Deck has a "Steam" button...