**Update (April 7, 10:30 PM PT):** The company has revised its app store listing, eliminating any mention of an Android version. However, it now notes that an iOS keyboard feature is in development.

On Monday, Google discreetly launched a new offline-first dictation application for iOS called "Google AI Edge Eloquent," positioning it to compete with similar tools like Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, and Willow. The app is free, and once its Gemma-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) models are downloaded, users can begin dictating directly on their devices.

The interface shows a live transcription, and when you pause, the app automatically removes filler words such as "um" and "ah," refining the text. Below the transcript, options like "Key points," "Formal," "Short," and "Long" are available to modify the output.

Users have the choice to disable cloud mode for entirely local processing. (When cloud mode is enabled, the app employs cloud-based Gemini models for text refinement.) Google AI Edge Eloquent can optionally import specific keywords, names, and specialized terms from a connected Gmail account. Additionally, custom words can be added to a personal list.

The app maintains a history of transcription sessions, all of which are searchable. It provides insights such as words dictated in the most recent session, words-per-minute speed, and total words spoken.

According to the official App Store description, "Google AI Edge Eloquent is an advanced dictation app engineered to bridge the gap between natural speech and professional, ready-to-use text. Unlike standard dictation software that transcribes stumbles and filler words verbatim, Eloquent utilizes AI to capture your intended meaning. It automatically edits out ‘ums,’ ‘uhs,’ and mid-sentence self-corrections, outputting clean, accurate prose."

Although the app is currently exclusive to iOS, its App Store description previously referenced an Android version. (We have contacted Google for clarification and will provide updates accordingly.)

The description highlighted "seamless Android integration," suggesting the app could be set as a default keyboard for system-wide use in any text field. It also mentioned a planned floating button feature for easy transcription access, similar to the functionality Wispr Flow offers on Android.

AI-powered transcription apps are becoming increasingly popular as speech-to-text technology advances. With this experimental release, Google is entering this growing market. A successful test could lead to enhanced transcription features being integrated into Android in the future.