Google quietly released AI Edge Eloquent, a free offline dictation app for iOS powered by on-device Gemma models. The app transcribes speech locally without sending audio to the cloud, automatically removes filler words, and transforms text into different formats on the fly.
What Happened
Eloquent appeared on the App Store on April 6 with no official announcement from Google. Once downloaded, the app installs a Gemma-based automatic speech recognition model locally on your iPhone. After that, all transcription happens on-device with zero cloud dependency.
The app shows a live transcription as you speak. When you pause, it automatically strips filler words like "um" and "ah" and polishes the text. Below the transcript, four transformation buttons let you reshape your text: Key Points (extract main ideas), Formal (professional tone), Short (condense), and Long (expand). In offline mode, the Gemma model handles everything locally. An optional cloud mode uses Gemini for more advanced text cleanup.
A personal vocabulary dictionary imports frequently used words from your recent Gmail history, helping the model recognize domain-specific terms. The app is free with no subscription and no usage caps.
Why It Matters for Creators
Creators who record voice notes, dictate scripts, or transcribe interviews now have a completely free, offline option that processes everything locally. The privacy angle is significant: audio never leaves the device in offline mode, which matters for creators working with confidential client material or unreleased projects.
The text transformation tools turn raw dictation into structured output without a separate editing step. A podcaster can dictate show notes and hit "Key Points" to get a summary, or a writer can dictate a rough draft and hit "Formal" to clean it up. Competitors like Wispr Flow and SuperWhisper charge monthly subscriptions for similar features.
Key Details
Platform: iOS now. Android referenced in the App Store listing but not yet available.
AI model: Gemma-based ASR running on-device. Optional Gemini cloud mode for enhanced cleanup.
Price: Free. No subscription, no usage caps.
Privacy: Full offline mode keeps all audio on-device.
What to Do Next
Search "Google AI Edge Eloquent" on the iOS App Store. Download the app, install the on-device model, and test it with your next voice note or dictation session. Try the text transformation tools to see how they compare to your current workflow.
This story was covered by Creative AI News.
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