Samsung’s LockStar app, a module for the company’s Good Lock, provides additional options to customize the lock screen and always-on display (AoD) of your Galaxy smartphone or tablet. Unfortunately, LockStar doesn’t offer AoD customizations on the Galaxy S24 series smartphones, and that’s because the app doesn’t work with the full-screen AoD that these devices feature. Well, that’s going to change soon.
On Samsung’s Community forum for Korea, many people complained that LockStar doesn’t allow them to customize the always-on display (AoD) of their Galaxy S24 series device. In response to their complaint, a moderator confirmed that it is indeed the case but Samsung is working on solving that. In other words, it is working on equipping LockStar with the ability to offer AoD customizations on the Galaxy S24 series phones.
Unfortunately, Samsung didn’t reveal when it would offer the change. We expect it to arrive in the next couple of weeks. The South Korean tech giant has also promised to fix an issue with LockStar where it shows icons on the AoD in a different design than what it shows in the preview. Recently, the tech giant equipped the app with the option to adjust the brightness of AoD on the Galaxy S24 series smartphones.
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The MacPilot tools are built on the Unix that underlies every modern version of macOS. Apple introduced the Unix-based Mac OS X operating system at the turn of the millennium. And down at the kernel, macOS remains a Unix system. That said, Apple made numerous changes over the years — not least because not everyone wants to monkey around with a command line.
That’s where MacPilot comes in.
Building off of Unix, MacPilot offers more than 1,200 options for you to customize your Mac precisely to your liking. In addition, it takes what could be intimidating about Unix and presents it in the Mac interface, so you won’t need to tap commands into Terminal.
MacPilot lets you operate your Mac more like a Unix machine. You can run common Unix scripts or reveal hidden files, for example. The options range from cosmetic changes like turning off animations and changing how your Mac’s Dock is organized to serving up access to your Mac’s statistics to ensure it’s running at top efficiency.
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Your iPhone doesn’t need to look like it came from 2012. You can easily swap out wallpapers and/or customize iPhone Home Screen layouts by adding widgets and folders (and by hiding unwanted apps from your view).
This guide will help set up your iPhone screen so it looks exactly how you want it to.
How to customize iPhone Home Screen layout
Gone are the days when you could do nothing more than shuffle icons around. Apple now offers plenty of ways to customize your iPhone Home Screen, though some restrictions remain on what you can do. (The company reportedly plans to add even more Home Screen customization options in iOS 18 later this year.)
In iOS 17, moving apps around or organizing them in a folder is easy — you can even hide them from your Home Screen. But you can’t place apps anywhere you want. And while creating a blank Home Screen is possible, it is not a straightforward process.
The traditional way to Change iPhone wallpaper is in the Settings app. Screenshot: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
It’s super-easy to change your iPhone Home Screen’s wallpaper, and there are lots of options for images. There are dozens of images built into iOS itself, including the iconic clownfish wallpaper used in the original iPhone. Or you can choose photos from your photo library or images you’ve downloaded and added to your photos.
There are actually two ways to change iPhone wallpaper — from the Settings app or directly on the Lock Screen (see below). To use the Settings app:
Open Settings, then tap Wallpaper.
Tap Add New Wallpaper.
Then select from the options at the top of the next screen. To choose from your own photos, select either Photos, People, Photo Shuffle or Live Photo. You can also choose built-in wallpapers from categories like Weather (which shows live weather based on your location), Astronomy (for cool shots of Earth, the moon or Mars), Kaleidoscope (for a cool kaleidoscope animation), Emoji, Unity, Pride, Collections (where you can find the clownfish wallpaper) or Color (which offers hundreds of different color gradients).
You can now customize the selected wallpaper by changing or adding Home Screen widgets (see below). Then tap Add.
Choose Set as Wallpaper Pair for your new wallpaper to show on both the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Or tap Customize Home Screen to create a separate Home Screen wallpaper that can be further edited by changing the color, gradient or adding a photo. Hit Done.
Choose a different wallpaper style
After selecting a new wallpaper, there are lots of options for customizing it. Screenshot: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
After you’ve selected a new wallpaper, you can swipe left or right to choose a different style. There are tons of options. You can zoom in or out, change the background, or background color, and adjust the widgets (for more on Home Screen widgets, see below).
How to change iPhone wallpaper from Lock Screen
Changing your iPhone wallpaper from the Lock Screen is similar to changing faces on Apple Watch. Screenshot: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
Similar to changing faces on Apple Watch, you can also change your iPhone Home Screen wallpaper from the Lock Screen. It’s handy for quickly changing wallpapers without digging around in Settings, or for quickly switching Focus modes.
First, make sure Face ID is set up on your iPhone. Before you can change your wallpaper, Face ID checks your face before entering the wallpaper Customize screen. If Face ID is set up, just tilt your iPhone up to your face or press on the screen. There’s no need to unlock your device.
Press and hold your Lock Screen to open the Customize wallpaper screen.
Hit Customize, then select either Add New Wallpaper or Customize Current Wallpaper.
Alternatively, just hit the blue + button to bring up the Add New Wallpaper screen. Again, from here, you can choose from your own photos or from the different wallpaper categories.
To change your wallpaper to one you’ve already created, just swipe left or right. If you swipe left all the way to the end, you’ll find an Add New card that again brings up the Add New Wallpaper screen.
You can also associate your wallpaper with a specific Focus, like Do Not Disturb or Driving. Just hit the Focus button to link your selected Focus to a particular wallpaper.
To delete a wallpaper, swipe up. Then tap the red Trash Can to delete it.
How to organize apps on iPhone Home Screen
Moving apps around on the iPhone’s Home Screen is easy. Screenshot: Rajesh/Cult of Mac
You can move one or multiple apps together on your iPhone’s Home Screen.
Long-press on an app you want to move. Select Edit Home Screen from the menu that appears.
Alternatively, you can long-press on an empty area of your iPhone’s Home Screen. All apps and folders on the screen will start jiggling.
Then, drag the app to its new position. Move the app to another Home Screen page by dragging it to the display’s right (or left) edge.
To move multiple apps, long-press on an app icon. Then, using your other hand, select the additional apps you want to move.
Move all the selected apps at once, then tap Done on the top-right corner to save the changes.
You can follow the same steps to move a folder around.
Since the iPhone’s Home Screen is organized in a grid layout, you cannot place apps anywhere you want. For example, it’s not possible to have two apps at the top of your Home Screen and two at the bottom. They will automatically snap together based on a 6 x 4 grid layout.
Placement aside, if you really want to give your phone a makeover, consider using custom app icons to give your iPhone’s Home Screen a fresh new look.
Note: Using Assistive Access, an accessibility feature in iOS 17 that “makes it easier for people with cognitive disabilities to use iPhone independently,” you can set up a very stripped-down iPhone Home Screen. However, that is beyond the scope of this article.
How to create app folders
To create a folder on your iPhone’s Home Screen, drag one app over another when in Edit Home Screen mode. iOS automatically adds a name to the folder based on the apps inside. However, you can customize this name to your liking.
Remove all app shortcuts from inside a folder to automatically delete it.
How to hide apps from iPhone Home Screen
You can hide or remove apps from your iPhone’s Home Screen. Screenshot: Rajesh/Cult of Mac
Sometimes, you might want to remove an app from your iPhone’s Home Screen but not uninstall it. This is also possible — here’s how.
Enter “jiggle mode” on your iPhone’s Home Screen by long-pressing on an empty area.
Then, tap the – button on any app you want to hide.
Select Remove from Home Screen from the dialog box that appears.
Any app you remove will remain in your App Library, which is accessible by swiping to your iPhone’s rightmost Home Screen page. (If you want to cut down on the number of app icons on your Home Screen going forward, you also can have new apps sent directly to the App Libary.)
Alternatively, to find an app you’ve removed from the Home Screen, swipe down on your iPhone’s display to trigger Spotlight. Then search for the app you want to open.
How to remove a Home Screen page
Remove unwanted iPhone Home Screen pages to reduce clutter. Screenshot: Rajesh/Cult of Mac
Like apps, you can remove or hide a Home Screen page on your iPhone.
Enter editing mode on your iPhone’s Home Screen by long-pressing on an empty area.
Tap the home page switcher at the bottom. You will get an overview of all available Home Screen pages.
To hide a Home Screen page, tap the check mark below it.
If you want to remove the page with all the app shortcuts, tap the – button on the page’s top-left corner.
Tap Done on the top-right corner to save all your changes.
Remember that removing a Home Screen page with app shortcuts won’t delete the apps from your iPhone.
How to add widgets to iPhone Home Screen
Add widgets to the iPhone’s Home Screen to increase its usefulness. Screenshot: Rajesh/Cult of Mac
Apart from apps, you can add widgets to your iPhone’s Home Screen to view important information at a glance. iOS 17 added support for interactive widgets, further increasing their usefulness. Even better, you can stack widgets on top of each other to save space.
Not all apps offer widgets, but many do. Here’s how to add widgets and customize your iPhone Home Screen even more:
Enter your iPhone Home Screen’s editing mode by long-pressing on an empty area.
Tap the + symbol in the top-left corner.
Proceed to select the app whose widget you want to add, followed by the widget type and size.
You can tap the Add widget option or long-press it to place it on your Home Screen.
If there’s no space on your Home Screen, some app icons will be automatically moved to the next page.
To create a widget stack, drag and drop another widget on top of an existing one. (Note: A stack is only created when two widgets are of the same size.) Your iPhone will automatically cycle between the available widgets in a stack based on your location, time and usage. You can edit a widget stack by long-pressing it.
How to remove widgets
Customize a widget stack by adding or removing widgets anytime you like. Screenshot: Rajesh/Cult of Mac
Removing a standalone widget from your iPhone’s Home Screen is easy. Just long-press on it and select the Remove Widget option that appears.
To remove a widget from a stack, follow these steps.
Long-press on the widget stack.
Tap Edit Stack.
Scroll to the widget you want removed from the stack, then tap the – button on the top-left.
Confirm your action by tapping Remove from the dialog box that appears.
A widget stack will automatically cycle through all available widgets based on your location, time of day and preference. If you find this annoying, you can edit the widget stack and disable the Smart Rotate option.
With beautiful wallpapers, widgets and custom app icons, you can customize your iPhone Home Screen layout to make it much more functional. The only thing missing is the ability to place an app icon wherever you want. Maybe Apple will hear our plea with iOS 18. (Update: It sounds like Apple plans to do just that.)
Note: We originally published this how-to on January 17, 2024. We updated it with new information on changes reportedly coming in iOS 18.
iOS 18 will give iPhone users greater control over Home Screen app icon arrangement, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Home Screen on iOS 17
While app icons will likely remain locked to an invisible grid system on the Home Screen, to ensure there is some uniformity, our sources say that users will be able to arrange icons more freely on iOS 18. For example, we expect that the update will introduce the ability to create blank spaces, rows, and columns between app icons.
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman was first to report that the iPhone would get a “more customizable” Home Screen starting with iOS 18. It is already possible to customize the Home Screen and create blank app icons with apps such as Shortcuts and Widgetsmith, but Apple’s own personalization options will be more convenient and official.
iPhone users have already been able to customize the Lock Screen since iOS 16, and we expect the Home Screen to receive similar treatment with iOS 18. The update will introduce additional customization options for the Home Screen, according to our sources, and this could result in the biggest Home Screen revamp in several years.
Apple will announce iOS 18 at its annual developers conference WWDC in June. Other features and changes rumored for the update include new generative AI functionality for Siri and multiple apps, RCS support in the Messages app for improved messaging between iPhones and Android devices, design changes, and more.
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If you’re a Mac user looking to add a personal touch to your computing experience and customize your Mac, you’ll be pleased to know there’s a world of apps designed to do just that. From simple aesthetic changes to functional upgrades, these eight applications, showcased in a recent video, offer a variety of ways to make your Mac uniquely yours. The video below from MacVince shows us 8 awesome apps to help you customize your Mac.
Color Your World with Color Folder App Imagine easily adding a splash of color to your Mac’s folder icons. The Color Folder App does just that, with a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. The best part? It’s free for the first hundred uses, and then yours forever for just $2.99.
Unleash Creativity with Image2Icon Personalize your folders or files using any picture with Image2Icon. This app brings drag-and-drop simplicity to custom icon creation. While it’s free to download, a $9.99 in-app purchase unlocks its full potential.
Revamp Your Desktop with Lockera Widgets Lockera Widgets offers twelve customizable desktop widgets, from practical event reminders and storage stats to a festive countdown to Christmas. It even includes interactive tools like a calculator and sticky notes, all completely free without ads or in-app purchases.
Music at Your Fingertips with Musicbar Keep your media playback always in view with Musicbar. This app adds a permanent display in your menu bar and is compatible with a variety of apps and websites. Download it for free from the App Store and enjoy uninterrupted music access.
Transform Spaces with Portal App Transform your desktop background into a dynamic video of a natural location, complete with immersive 3D audio. The Portal App offers over sixty stunning locales to choose from. Starting at $4.99 a month, it’s a subscription that takes you places.
Efficient Access with Folder Peek Quickly access your most-used folders from the menu bar using Folder Peek. This app simplifies navigation and file management, streamlining your workflow. It’s not only free to download but also to use.
Web Convenience with MenuBar X Pin your favorite websites as icons in the menu bar with MenuBar X. This app presents websites in an app-like format, customizable for different devices and browsers. It’s free to download, with a modest $4.99 charge for more than one icon.
Enhanced Control with Pippo Addressing the lack of built-in controls in Safari’s miniplayer, Pippo adds essential playback controls. This useful enhancement is available for free from the developer’s website.
These apps not only enhance functionality but also allow you to express your personality through your Mac. They demonstrate how technology can be both a tool and a canvas, offering practical solutions while encouraging creativity.
You will find that each app strikes a balance between sophistication and usability, making them suitable for both tech novices and aficionados. So, whether you’re looking to streamline your workflow or just add a bit of flair to your daily computing, these apps have got you covered.
Remember, personalizing your Mac is about making it work for you, in a way that reflects your style and needs. These eight applications are just the beginning of what’s possible. Explore, experiment, and most importantly, enjoy the process of making your Mac truly your own.
Source & Image Credit: MacVince
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Are you looking to spruce up your Android experience? Good news! You’re about to discover ten incredible applications that will transform your Android device into a hub of customization and efficiency. Whether you’re after a home screen makeover or utility enhancements, these apps promise to elevate both the aesthetics and functionality of your device. The video below from Mr Android gives us a look at these 10 awesome apps. Let’s dive into the world of Android customization with these handpicked apps:
Smart Dock: Simplify your life with Smart Dock. This app introduces a handy dock at the bottom of your screen, ensuring your most-used apps are always a tap away. But that’s not all – you have the freedom to personalize the dock with your choice of colors, icon packs, and even app opening animations.
Heroic Launcher: For the superhero fans, Heroic Launcher is a dream come true. It comes loaded with a plethora of superhero-themed setups. Not only is it a breeze to use, but it also offers an array of free themes, wallpapers, icon packs, fonts, and widgets. Get ready to bring your favorite heroes to your home screen!
Moonlight Wallpapers: If minimal and clean designs are your things, Moonlight Wallpapers has got your back. This AI-based app boasts a selection of handcrafted wallpapers across various categories, ensuring your device always sports a sophisticated look.
I Widgets: Craving some iOS flair on your Android? I Widgets offers iOS 17 inspired widgets, bringing the sleekness of Apple’s interface to your Android home screen. Choose from clocks, weather, calendars, and even control panel widgets.
Folder Widget: Say goodbye to cluttered screens with Folder Widget. This app allows you to create large, customizable folders for quick access to your apps. Tailor everything from the layout to the folder’s color, transparency, and placement.
Control Eyland: Make the most of your phone’s notch with Control Eyland. This innovative app adds shortcuts right at the notch, allowing you to quickly access functions like taking screenshots, turning on the flashlight, or launching the camera.
Get Current Wallpaper: Ever wanted to save your current home or lock screen wallpaper? Get Current Wallpaper does just that, letting you save your favorite backgrounds directly to your gallery without compromising on quality.
Music 7 Pro: For the music enthusiasts, Music 7 Pro is a must-have. This offline music player not only allows customization of its interface but also comes with features like theme support, lyrics display, playback speed control, and even changing tracks by shaking your phone!
Weather Today: Stay updated with the latest weather conditions with Weather Today. This app features a minimalistic UI with material design, providing real-time weather data, forecasts, severe weather alerts, and handy widgets.
Keys Cafe: Transform your typing experience with Keys Cafe. Customize your keyboard with unique themes, effects, layouts, functional buttons, and even wallpapers. It’s a fun and personalized way to type on your Android device.
There you have it, ten incredible apps to personalize and enhance your Android experience. Each app offers its unique features, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a customization enthusiast or just looking for ways to improve your device’s functionality, these apps are sure to add a touch of personal flair to your daily digital interactions.
Remember, the key to a great customization experience is exploring and experimenting with what these apps offer. So, dive in, try them out, and see how they can transform your Android device into a more personal, efficient, and visually appealing companion.
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The advent of Custom GPTs marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI technology, ushering in an age where users have the power to sculpt AI systems to fit their distinct needs and preferences. This significant transition from broadly applied, generic AI models to highly personalized versions signifies a fundamental change in our interaction with technology. By shifting towards these customized models, we can enhance their relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness across a spectrum of fields, thus revolutionizing how technology integrates into our daily lives and professional environments.
he Art of Creating Your Personalized GPT
Embarking on the journey to create your own GPT begins by visiting a specific URL provided by OpenAI. At this juncture, you are greeted by an intuitive interface designed to simplify the process of model selection. This platform facilitates the selection of various GPT models, each offering unique features, which you can then fine-tune to align with your specific objectives. It’s a process that emphasizes user empowerment and flexibility, allowing for a level of customization that aligns the AI’s capabilities with your individual goals and requirements.
Personalizing Your GPT: A Detailed Process
The customization journey takes on a more personal touch as you start by assigning a name to your GPT, such as ‘mvin PR’ for a GPT designed to act as a math tutor. This initial step is followed by setting a distinctive profile picture and defining the specific role of your GPT, thus enriching the user experience and fostering a more engaging interaction. These seemingly small yet impactful customizations add layers of personality and functionality to the GPT, transforming it into a more relatable and effective tool.
Uncovering the Interactive Potential of Custom GPTs
Perhaps the most striking feature of these tailor-made GPTs is their ability to interact dynamically. This is exemplified in their capability to tackle complex tasks such as solving mathematical equations, where they demonstrate a step-by-step problem-solving approach. This interactive prowess not only enhances their utility in educational settings but also showcases the practical application of AI in learning and problem-solving scenarios.
Advancing Customization for Deeper Engagement
The journey of customization delves deeper in the ‘configure’ section, where you can refine the GPT’s instructions, start engaging conversations, and upload pertinent files to broaden the GPT’s knowledge horizon. This stage of customization transforms the GPT from a mere digital tool to an evolving, learning entity, capable of adapting and growing in response to the information and tasks presented to it.
Broadening Capabilities for Enhanced Functionality
In this transformative era, GPTs have evolved beyond mere text-based interactions. The integration of additional features such as web browsing capabilities, DALL-E 3 for generating visual content, and code interpretation greatly enhances their utility. The possibility of incorporating custom ChatGPT plugins further augments their functionality, offering an unparalleled level of versatility and adaptability.
Ensuring Data Privacy and Control
Managing data privacy and sharing preferences forms a critical component of the custom GPT experience. Users are endowed with the ability to define the privacy settings of their GPT, choosing between public, private, or link-accessible options. This flexibility addresses privacy concerns while also facilitating collaboration and sharing when desired, striking a balance between security and accessibility.
Validating Effectiveness through Real-world Testing
Testing the capabilities of your custom GPT in real-world scenarios, such as requesting it to elucidate complex subjects like integrals, serves as a testament to its adherence to the set instructions and the effectiveness of the knowledge it has assimilated. This phase of interaction is crucial in assessing the practicality and reliability of the custom GPT in actual use cases.
Facilitating Sharing and Enhancing Accessibility
The final aspect of this journey emphasizes the ease with which these custom GPTs can be shared, primarily through the use of shareable links, and their accessibility, highlighted by their presence in the user interface sidebar. These features underscore the user-friendly nature of the models and their practicality for day-to-day use, making them accessible tools for a wide range of users and applications.
This guide will show you how to customize Android 14, the software has so far been made available for the Google Pixel devices. Android 14 is the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, and it comes with a variety of new features and customization options. Whether you want to change the look and feel of your phone or add new functionality, there are plenty of ways to make your Android 14 device your own.
In this article, we’ll show you how to customize Android 14 in a variety of ways. We’ll cover everything from changing your wallpaper and icons to adding widgets and changing your system settings.
Change your wallpaper and icons
One of the easiest ways to customize Android 14 is to change your wallpaper and icons. To do this, long-press on an empty area of your home screen and select Wallpaper & style.
From here, you can choose a new wallpaper from your device’s gallery or from a variety of online sources. You can also change the style of your icons to match your wallpaper or to give your phone a unique look.
Add widgets
Widgets are a great way to add additional functionality to your home screen. To add a widget, long-press on an empty area of your home screen and select Widgets.
You’ll see a list of all of the available widgets on your device. Scroll through the list and select the widget that you want to add to your home screen. You can then resize and reposition the widget as needed.
Change your system settings
There are a variety of system settings that you can customize on Android 14. To change these settings, open the Settings app and tap on the System category.
From here, you can change everything from your display brightness to your notification settings. You can also customize your privacy settings and your accessibility options.
Additional customization options
In addition to the options listed above, there are a number of other ways to customize Android 14. Here are a few more ideas:
Change your font
Change your accent color
Change your lock screen
Install a launcher
Install icon packs
Install custom keyboards
Install custom themes
Here are some additional tips:
Don’t be afraid to experiment. There are no right or wrong answers when it comes to customization. Try different things and see what you like best.
Use a launcher. A launcher is a third-party app that can change the look and feel of your home screen and app drawer. There are many different launchers available, so you can find one that perfectly suits your needs.
Install icon packs. Icon packs are a great way to change the look of your apps without having to install a new launcher. There are thousands of icon packs available, so you can find one that matches your style.
Use custom keyboards. There are many different custom keyboards available for Android. Some custom keyboards offer additional features, such as swipe typing and emoji prediction. Others simply offer a different look and feel.
Install custom themes. Custom themes can change the look of your entire system, including your wallpaper, icons, and system settings. There are many different custom themes available, so you can find one that perfectly matches your taste.
Summary
With its wide range of customization options, Android 14 gives you the power to make your phone truly your own. Whether you want to make minor changes or completely overhaul the look and feel of your device, there are plenty of ways to do it. We hope this article has given you some ideas on how to customize Android 14. Have fun experimenting and making your phone your own You can find out more details about Android 14 over at Google.
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This guide will show you how to customize your iPhone with iOS 17.Apple’s iOS 17 brings a number of new customization features to the iPhone, giving users more control over the look and feel of their devices. Here’s a quick guide on how to customize your iPhone with iOS 17:
Lock screen
Change your wallpaper: To change your lock screen wallpaper, go to Settings > Wallpaper > Lock Screen. You can choose from a variety of built-in wallpapers, or use your own photos or videos.
Add widgets: iOS 17 allows you to add widgets to your lock screen for the first time. To do this, long-press on the lock screen and tap the + button. You can then choose from a variety of widgets, such as weather, calendar, and fitness.
Customize the clock: You can also customize the clock on your lock screen. To do this, long-press on the clock and tap Customize. You can then change the font, color, and size of the clock.
Home screen
Arrange your apps: To arrange your apps on the home screen, simply tap and hold on an app and drag it to a new location. You can also create folders to organize your apps.
Add widgets to the Home Screen: You can also dd widgets to the Home Screen on your iPhone like you can with the Lock Screen.
Hide apps: If you don’t want to see certain apps on your home screen, you can hide them. To do this, long-press on an app and tap Remove App. Then, tap Move to App Library. Apps that you move to the App Library will still be available on your device, but they will be hidden from the home screen.
Other customization options
In addition to the lock screen and home screen, you can also customize a number of other aspects of your iPhone with iOS 17. For example, you can change the font and size of the text on your device, change the accent color, and change the sounds that your iPhone makes.
To change these settings, go to Settings > General. You can then scroll down to find the settings that you want to change.
Here are some additional tips for customizing your iPhone with iOS 17:
Use themes: Themes are a great way to quickly change the look and feel of your iPhone. You can find a variety of themes for free and paid in the App Store.
Use Shortcuts: Shortcuts is a powerful app that allows you to create custom actions. You can use Shortcuts to create custom widgets, icons, and more.
Use third-party apps: There are a number of third-party apps that can help you customize your iPhone. For example, apps like Widgetsmith and Color Widgets allow you to create custom widgets, while apps like MD Blank and Shortcut Maker allow you to create custom icons.
With iOS 17, there are more ways than ever to customize your iPhone. By following the tips above, you can create a device that is truly unique to you. At the time of writing this guide the current version of iOS is 17.0.3, Apple will be releasing iOS 17.1 shortly and it will land on the 24th of October 2023. We hope that you find out guide helpful, if you have any comments, tips you want to share, or any questions, please let us know in the comments section below.
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Large language models (LLMs) have made significant strides in artificial intelligence (AI) natural language generation. Models such as GPT-3, Megatron-Turing, Chinchilla, PaLM-2, Falcon, and Llama 2 have revolutionized the way we interact with technology. However, despite their progress, these models often struggle to provide nuanced responses that align with user preferences. This limitation has led to the exploration of new techniques to improve and customize LLMs.
Traditionally, the improvement of LLMs has been achieved through supervised fine-tuning (SFT) and reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF). While these methods have proven effective, they come with their own set of challenges. The complexity of training and the lack of user control over the output are among the most significant limitations.
In response to these challenges, the NVIDIA Research Team has developed a new technique known as SteerLM. This innovative approach simplifies the customization of LLMs and allows for dynamic steering of model outputs based on specified attributes. SteerLM is a part of NVIDIA NeMo and follows a four-step technique: training an attribute prediction model, annotating diverse datasets, performing attribute-conditioned SFT, and relying on the standard language modeling objective.
Customize large language models
One of the most notable features of SteerLM is its ability to adjust attributes at inference time. This feature enables developers to define preferences relevant to the application, thereby allowing for a high degree of customization. Users can specify desired attributes at inference time, making SteerLM adaptable to a wide range of use cases.
The potential applications of SteerLM are vast and varied. It can be used in gaming, education, enterprise, and accessibility, among other areas. The ability to customize LLMs to suit specific needs and preferences opens up a world of possibilities for developers and end-users alike.
In comparison to other advanced customization techniques, SteerLM simplifies the training process and makes state-of-the-art customization capabilities more accessible to developers. It uses standard techniques like SFT, requiring minimal changes to infrastructure and code. Moreover, it can achieve reasonable results with limited hyperparameter optimization.
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The performance of SteerLM is not just theoretical. In experiments, SteerLM 43B achieved state-of-the-art performance on the Vicuna benchmark, outperforming existing RLHF models like LLaMA 30B RLHF. This achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of SteerLM and its potential to revolutionize the field of LLMs.
The straightforward training process of SteerLM can lead to customized LLMs with accuracy on par with more complex RLHF techniques. This makes high levels of accuracy more accessible and enables easier democratization of customization among developers.
SteerLM represents a significant advancement in the field of LLMs. By simplifying the customization process and allowing for dynamic steering of model outputs, it overcomes many of the limitations of current LLMs. Its potential applications are vast, and its performance is on par with more complex techniques. As such, SteerLM is poised to play a crucial role in the future of LLMs, making them more user-friendly and adaptable to a wide range of applications.
To learn more about SteerLM and how it can be used to customise large language models during inference jump over to the official NVIDIA developer website.
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