(Taken from thefreedictionary.com)

customize, customise [ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz]

vb

mod·i·fy  (md-f)

v.  mod·i·fied, mod·i·fy·ing, mod·i·fies

v.tr.

1. To change in form or character; alter.

The 2nd controller was customized from parts MADE by Microsoft and put into another Microsoft controller to MY preference, and that being wanting MORE RUMBLE when I game. Same concept applies for anything else. I could put white griptape on my longboard and change the wheels it came with with wheels and bearings for smoother abec 9s. Or Someone can put a seat cover on a seat. It's still a seat. My controller is still a controller MADE BY MICROSOFT with MICROSOFT PARTS IN IT.

If I were to modify my controller, it would change from what Microsoft intended. I don't know what all you can do with your controller BUT the common thing I am accused of is modifying my controller. I've not altered it's look and shape or form. There are no external buttons on my controller or some magic guide button setting. It doesn't automatically fire when I hold down the trigger when using semi-auto weapons.

Actually, your phone can learn to spell the way you'd like. It corrects YOU because "vids" isn't a word. Your phone, no matter what it is, has a add to dictionary or auto-correct ignore setting. I spell out every word I type on here and in text messages so my user dictionary of words isn't filled with anything I've had to teach it.

So yeah, your smartphone, it isn't stupid. it was designed to do a specific thing, catering to your laziness with what you type isn't something it is pre-set to tolerate. And usually with technology, it's the user that sucks and is incompatible.

And sentience isn't for anyone to decide, it's all about willingness. The option to add "vids" to your personal user dictionary so your phone won't auto-correct you is there, it's up to you to use it.