Google launches offline AI dictation app for iOS
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- Google quietly released an offline‑first dictation app called “Google AI Edge Eloquent” on iOS.
- Google AI Edge Eloquent runs Gemma‑based ASR models that can be downloaded for on‑device processing.
- The app can automatically remove filler words like “um” and “ah” and offers text‑formatting options such as “Key points,” “Formal,” “Short,” and “Long.”
- Cloud mode can be turned off for local‑only processing, while the cloud option uses Gemini models for text cleanup.
- Google AI Edge Eloquent can import keywords, names, and jargon from a user’s Gmail account and lets users add custom words.
- The app displays transcription history, searchable sessions, and metrics like words‑per‑minute speed.
- The App Store listing references an Android version with seamless keyboard integration and a floating button feature, though Google has not confirmed its release.
Why it matters: iOS users gain a free, privacy‑focused dictation tool that works without internet, while competitors like Wispr Flow and SuperWhisper face a new rival offering on‑device AI and Gmail‑derived custom vocabularies. The app also provides real‑time filler‑word removal and multiple formatting styles, making it attractive for professionals and students seeking polished text without cloud costs.
