Google has released a new dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS. The app focuses on offline speech-to-text using on-device AI models, allowing users to convert spoken input into structured text without relying on constant internet connectivity. It enters a space that includes existing AI dictation tools such as Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, Willow, and similar apps.
Google AI Edge Eloquent
Google AI Edge Eloquent is a speech-to-text app powered by Gemma-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) models. Once downloaded, the models run locally on the device to enable dictation without a server connection.
The app provides live transcription while speaking and refines the output when the user pauses. It removes filler words such as “um” and “ah,” and adjusts sentences based on intended meaning rather than producing verbatim transcripts. Users can choose between on-device processing (offline) and optional cloud-based refinement using Gemini models for additional text cleanup.
Key Features
- Offline dictation – On-device processing after downloading ASR models
- Live transcription – Real-time text display while speaking
- Automatic text cleanup – Removes filler words and corrects interruptions
- Text transformation options – Key points, formal, short, long
- Cloud-assisted refinement – Optional cloud mode for enhanced text polishing
- Vocabulary learning & customization – Personal dictionary, custom words, and Gmail-based import of names and jargon
- Session history and search – Stores past transcripts and allows searching across sessions
- Usage metrics – Displays words per minute, total words spoken, and recent session data
- Free usage – No subscriptions or usage limits
By default, transcription occurs locally, with cloud-assisted refinement available when enabled. The app falls under the Productivity category and has an 18+ age rating.
Availability
Google AI Edge Eloquent is available on the iOS App Store for iPhone and requires iOS 16.0 or later. Users must download the Gemma-based models before using the dictation features.
While the listing references support for macOS 13.0 or later (with M1 or newer chips) and visionOS 1.0 or later, iOS remains the primary supported platform at launch. The app is free to download and use.