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I don't know what Apple's endgame for the Fn/Globe key is, and I'm not sure Apple knows either
Apple has an inconsistent and confusing approach to the Fn/Globe key. The Fn key initially appeared on early compact computers like the IBM PCjr and laptops to simulate missing keys and control hardware functions. Apple eventually incorporated Fn into its keyboards, but later transformed it into a multi-purpose key, introducing the Globe icon for language switching and OS-level shortcuts.
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