On Monday, Google launched the iOS offline-first dictation app, Google AI Edge Eloquent, aimed at competing with apps like Wispr Flow and SuperWhisper. This free app utilizes advanced Gemma-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) models, allowing users to dictate effortlessly on their phones. It features live transcription and automatically filters filler words, enhancing text quality. The app provides transformation options for text, including “Key points”, “Formal”, “Short”, and “Long”. Users can also opt for local-only processing, while keywords from Gmail can be imported for personalized use. Eloquent captures speech accurately by omitting irrelevant words, thus offering clean, professional text output. Current functionality is limited to iOS, but an Android version is anticipated with integrated features like a default keyboard option and a transient floating button for universal access. With the rise of AI-powered transcription, Google’s Eloquent app exemplifies innovation in enhanced speech-to-text capabilities, potentially reshaping the Android landscape in the future.
