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Google Releases Free Offline Dictation App ‘AI Edge Eloquent’ on iOS

The free, offline-first tool signals a push toward private, on-device AI.

Overview

  • Google’s Eloquent app, disclosed Monday for iOS, runs Gemma speech models on the phone for subscription‑free dictation without a usage cap.
  • Eloquent shows live transcription, then removes filler words like “um” and “ah” and lets users turn results into key points or more formal, shorter, or longer text.
  • A “fully offline” toggle keeps audio and text on the device, while an optional cloud mode uses Gemini to further polish the writing.
  • Users can import names and jargon from Gmail, add custom terms, and search saved sessions with stats such as words per minute and total word count.
  • The app is available now on iPhones, and its App Store listing mentions Android keyboard and floating-button access, though Google has not confirmed timing.