Google has released an AI-powered dictation app for iOS, named Google AI Edge Eloquent, targeting the speech-to-text market currently populated by smaller transcription providers.

The app is designed as an offline-first speech-to-text tool. After installation, users download Gemma-based automatic speech recognition models directly to their device. Once the models are installed, dictation and live transcription can occur without an active network connection.

Eloquent performs post-processing on captured speech. When a user pauses recording, the app automatically edits the transcript by removing filler words such as “um” and “ah” and adjusting for mid-sentence corrections. The stated objective is to produce text that resembles deliberate writing rather than a verbatim record of spoken language.

The app provides several one-tap transformation options beneath each transcript, including Key points, Formal, Short, and Long. These options allow users to summarize longer notes, expand brief ones, or modify tone for different use cases, such as professional communication.

Users can choose between on-device and cloud-assisted processing. With cloud mode disabled, all processing remains local to the device. When cloud mode is enabled, the app uses Google’s Gemini models for more advanced text refinement. Eloquent can also personalize recognition by importing names, jargon, and keywords from a user’s Gmail account, and it supports manual entry of custom terms to improve recognition accuracy.

The app maintains a searchable history of transcription sessions, enabling retrieval of past notes. It also reports usage metrics such as words dictated in the last session, words-per-minute rate, and total word count, which may be relevant for users who rely heavily on voice input for productivity.

Google describes Eloquent as a tool that converts natural speech into “professional, ready-to-use text,” focusing on intended meaning rather than exact word-for-word transcription. This positioning places it in direct competition with existing transcription apps used by journalists, students, and knowledge workers.

At launch, Eloquent is limited to iOS. Google has indicated that an Android version is planned, with deeper system integration, including use as a default keyboard and a floating button for quick access to transcription across applications. If widely adopted, the underlying technology could be extended to other Google products to provide more advanced and privacy-conscious transcription capabilities.