Google has quietly released a new offline-first dictation app, AI Edge Eloquent, on iOS, expanding its push into AI-powered productivity tools and speech recognition.
The app, now available for free download on Apple devices, is designed to convert spoken words into polished, ready-to-use text without requiring a constant internet connection. Once users download its built-in speech recognition models, they can dictate directly on their devices and view live transcriptions in real time.
Unlike traditional dictation tools, AI Edge Eloquent goes beyond basic transcription. After users pause speaking, the app automatically removes filler words such as “um” and “ah,” while refining sentences into clearer, more professional text. It also offers editing options including “Key points,” “Formal,” “Short,” and “Long,” allowing users to quickly reshape their content.
The app is powered by Google’s Gemma-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) models. Users can choose to operate entirely offline for privacy, or enable cloud mode, which leverages Gemini AI models for more advanced text processing.
AI Edge Eloquent also includes personalization features. It can import frequently used names, keywords, and jargon from a user’s Gmail account, while allowing manual additions to improve transcription accuracy. In addition, the app stores transcription history, enabling users to search past sessions and track metrics such as speaking speed and word count.
According to its App Store description, the app is built to “bridge the gap between natural speech and professional, ready-to-use text,” focusing on meaning rather than verbatim transcription.
Although currently limited to iOS, references within the app suggest that an Android version is in development. Google also hinted at deeper system-level integration on Android, including the ability to function as a default keyboard for dictation across apps.
The release comes as competition intensifies in the AI transcription space, with apps like Wispr Flow and SuperWhisper gaining traction. As speech-to-text technology improves, such tools are increasingly being adopted for note-taking, messaging, and content creation.
If successful, AI Edge Eloquent could pave the way for broader integration of advanced dictation features across Google’s ecosystem, particularly on Android devices.
