Google has launched a powerful new AI dictation application for iOS — and it works entirely offline. Dubbed “Google AI Edge Eloquent,” the free app leverages on-device Gemma-based speech recognition models to transcribe speech with remarkable intelligence, eliminating the need for a constant internet connection.
The app quietly appeared on the App Store and represents Google’s entry into a fast-growing market of AI-powered transcription tools, joining competitors like Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, and Willow. But Eloquent brings Google’s signature AI sophistication to a product category that’s never had the backing of one of the world’s most advanced AI research organizations.
Smarter Than Standard Dictation
What sets Eloquent apart from conventional dictation apps is its intelligent post-processing. Rather than transcribing your speech verbatim — complete with “ums,” “uhs,” and mid-sentence corrections — Eloquent uses AI to capture your intended meaning. It automatically filters out filler words and polishes raw transcripts into clean, professional prose.
As you speak, a live transcription appears in real time. When you pause, the app cleans up the text and presents several transformation options: “Key points,” “Formal,” “Short,” and “Long” — allowing you to instantly reshape your words for different purposes without retyping a single character.
Flexible, Private, and Personalized
Eloquent offers two processing modes: a fully local, offline mode that keeps all data on your device, and an optional cloud mode that leverages Google’s Gemini models for even more powerful text enhancement. Users who prioritize privacy can stay entirely offline without sacrificing core functionality.
The app also allows users to import custom vocabulary — including names, technical jargon, and specialized terms — directly from their Gmail account or by adding words manually. This makes it particularly valuable for professionals in fields like medicine, law, or engineering who rely on domain-specific terminology.
Session history is stored and searchable, and the app tracks useful stats like words-per-minute speed and total word count across sessions.
A Signal of Things to Come
While Eloquent is currently available only on iOS, the App Store description references upcoming Android integration, including the ability to set it as a system-wide default keyboard. If this experimental launch gains traction, it could signal major improvements to speech-to-text capabilities across the Android ecosystem — and potentially across all of Google’s products.
For anyone who thinks out loud, Eloquent could be the tool that finally makes voice-first productivity a reality.
