Google Launches Offline AI Dictation App for iOS

AI Tools Correspondent6d agoTechCrunch✓Verified across 1 source

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Google released a new dictation app powered by Gemma AI models that operates offline, challenging competitors like Whisper Flow. The move signals Google's strategy to compete in AI-powered productivity tools while reducing reliance on cloud processing.

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