Google has quietly released a new AI-powered dictation app that works entirely offline on iOS devices, marking a significant step in its push toward on-device artificial intelligence.
Called Google AI Edge Eloquent, the app converts spoken words into structured text in real time using on-device AI models, allowing users to dictate without an internet connection after downloading the necessary speech models. It is available for free on the Apple App Store with no subscription fees or usage caps.
Unlike traditional voice-to-text tools that transcribe everything verbatim, the app uses Google’s lightweight Gemma automatic speech recognition models to remove filler words such as “um” and “ah” and polish transcriptions into more readable prose when a user pauses. It also offers text transformation options, including formats such as “Key points,” “Formal,” “Short,” and “Long,” to tailor the output to different writing goals.
In its App Store description, Google highlighted the app’s focus on turning spoken language into ready-to-use text. “Google AI Edge Eloquent is an advanced dictation app engineered to bridge the gap between natural speech and professional, ready-to-use text… It automatically edits out ‘ums,’ ‘uhs,’ and mid-sentence self-corrections, outputting clean, accurate prose,” the description states.
The on-device processing also addresses privacy concerns, as audio data does not need to be sent to remote servers for transcription. Users who want more advanced text refinement can optionally enable cloud-based processing powered by Google’s Gemini models.
Google’s entry places it in direct competition with existing AI dictation services such as Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, and Willow, which have offered subscription-based or cloud-dependent solutions.
While the iOS release is immediate, references in the App Store listing suggest an Android version is planned, potentially with deeper integration such as a system-wide keyboard for voice input across apps.
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