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Google TV's 'magic' button debuts, launching any app of your choice

The star button that has been rumored for years is finally here — but not on a Chromecast.

Though there are reports that a refreshed Chromecast with Google TV 4K is on the way, the so-called "magic" button launched first on Walmart's new Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device. Now that the Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device is starting to hit the hands of early buyers, we're learning more about the magic button and its capabilities. (Image credit: AFTVNews)Right now, the star button appears to have only two options: You can map it to open an app of your choosing or have it switch device inputs on your TV.

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