Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline

In a low-key launch, Google has introduced a groundbreaking dictation application dubbed "Google AI Edge Eloquent" for iOS users, aiming to compete with existing tools like Wispr Flow and SuperWhisper. This app is designed to operate primarily offline, enhancing user convenience without the need for a constant internet connection. Once users download the necessary Gemma-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) models, they can begin dictating directly on their devices. The application features live transcription capabilities, and when users pause their dictation, it intelligently removes filler words such as "um" and "ah," resulting in polished text. Eloquent offers various text transformation options, allowing users to categorize their output into formats like "Key points," "Formal," "Short," and "Long." Additionally, users have the choice to disable cloud processing for purely local operations. When cloud mode is active, the app utilizes cloud-based Gemini models for enhanced text refinement. The app can also pull in specific jargon, keywords, and names from users' Gmail accounts, with the option to add custom terms to its vocabulary. Users can track their dictation history, analyze their words-per-minute speed, and view the total word count from previous sessions. According to Google's App Store description, "Google AI Edge Eloquent is a sophisticated dictation tool that harmonizes natural speech with professional-quality text. Unlike traditional dictation software that captures every stumble and filler word, Eloquent leverages AI to convey the speaker's true intent, producing clean and accurate prose." Currently exclusive to iOS, the app's description hints at an upcoming Android version. This forthcoming iteration promises seamless integration, allowing it to be set as the default keyboard across all text fields on Android devices. The app will introduce a floating button feature akin to that of Wispr Flow, facilitating easy access to transcription functionalities. As interest in AI-driven transcription solutions grows, Google’s latest offering positions the company to capitalize on this expanding market. If successful, we can anticipate enhanced transcription capabilities rolling out to Android users in the near future.