Google has introduced an offline-first AI dictation app, Google AI Edge Eloquent, for iOS, positioning it against competitors like Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, and Willow.

According to reports, the app is available for free download and allows users to start dictation once its Gemma-based automatic speech recognition models are installed on their devices. It provides live transcription during use and automatically enhances the text when the user pauses by eliminating filler words such as hesitations and verbal pauses, thereby improving overall clarity.

Users of Google AI Edge Eloquent are also given options to adjust the output text, featuring labels such as key points, formal, short, and long, which enable various formats and levels of detail in the generated content.

The application accommodates both local and cloud processing options. Users have the ability to turn off cloud mode to depend solely on on-device processing, while activating it permits the app to utilize Gemini-based cloud models for enhanced text refinement. Additionally, it can import keywords, names, and specialized terminology from a user’s Gmail account, provided permission is granted, and it allows for the manual addition of custom vocabulary.

The app keeps a record of transcription sessions, allowing users to search through previous entries. It also offers usage statistics, such as the number of words spoken in the last session, speaking speed measured in words per minute, and the total word count.

As stated in the app’s description, this tool is intended to transform natural speech into refined, professional text by eliminating disfluencies and mid-sentence corrections, resulting in a cleaner output compared to traditional dictation software.

Currently, the application is only available on iOS, but the listing suggests that an Android version is being developed. It also details anticipated features for Android, such as system-wide integration as a default keyboard and a floating access button for quick transcription, akin to functionalities provided by rival applications.

This launch occurs alongside the rising popularity of AI-driven transcription tools, as advancements in speech recognition technology lead to greater usage. With this introduction, Google has stepped into a competitive market that is experiencing swift growth, with the possibility of enhanced transcription features throughout its wider ecosystem if the trial is successful.