How to customize the side button on your Samsung Galaxy phone

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Engadget
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What happened

The side button on Samsung's Galaxy phones has performed different functions over the years, but you can really make it do whatever you want.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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