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Technology5h 5m ago

Apple hopes to fix a lot of problems with the upgraded version of Apple Intelligence and dictation feature that is exclusive to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, but initial tests show inconsistencies.

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What
Apple hopes to fix a lot of problems with the upgraded version of Apple Intelligence and dictation feature that is exclusive to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, but initial tests show inconsistencies.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT · 5h 5m ago
Where
Worldwide ·
Why
Apple has released a developer beta of iOS 27 with an upgraded dictation feature, prompting a test to assess its improvements over previous versions and competitors.
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Apple's new iOS 27 beta dictation software shows noticeable improvements in speed and accuracy over iOS 26 but still struggles with formatting and consistency, indicating it's not yet a complete replacement for typing for most users.

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  1. Technology5h 5m ago
    Apple's new and improved dictation feature in the iOS 27 developer beta, exclusive to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, was tested and found to have improvements in speed and accuracy compared to iOS 26, though it still has inconsistencies with automatic punctuation and formatting.
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  2. Technology5h 5m ago
    The author tested the new dictation software in the iOS 27 developer beta, noting improvements over iOS 26 but also highlighting inconsistencies and formatting issues.
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  3. Currently Reading5h 5m ago
    Apple hopes to fix a lot of problems with the upgraded version of Apple Intelligence and dictation feature that is exclusive to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, but initial tests show inconsistencies.

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