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Technology2h 31m ago

Apple's new and improved dictation feature in the iOS 27 developer beta, exclusive to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, was tested against older iOS versions and Google's speech-to-text.

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Who
Apple, Google
What
Apple's new and improved dictation feature in the iOS 27 developer beta, exclusive to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, was tested against older iOS versions and Google's speech-to-text.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT · 2h 31m ago
Where
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Why
Apple aims to fix problems with current dictation software through an upgraded version of Apple Intelligence in iOS 27.
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How this affects you

The ongoing development of AI-powered dictation software from major tech companies like Apple and Google continues to show improvements in speed and accuracy, but limitations in formatting and interpretation still hinder its ability to fully replace manual typing for complex tasks.

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  1. Currently Reading2h 31m ago
    Apple's new and improved dictation feature in the iOS 27 developer beta, exclusive to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, was tested against older iOS versions and Google's speech-to-text.
  2. Technology2h 31m ago
    Apple's iOS 27 developer beta introduces an improved dictation feature that is generally faster and more accurate than iOS 26, though it still has issues with formatting and accent recognition.
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  3. Technology2h 31m ago
    A beta tester writing an article found that the new dictation feature in iOS 27 developer beta is far from perfect, exhibiting inconsistent punctuation and formatting.
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  4. Technology2h 31m ago
    A reviewer tested Apple's new dictation software in the iOS 27 developer beta against iOS 26 and Google's dictation, noting significant improvements in speed and accuracy for iOS 27, though formatting issues persist.
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  5. Technology2h 31m ago
    Apple's new dictation feature in the iOS 27 developer beta shows improvements in speed and accuracy compared to iOS 26, but still exhibits issues with formatting and accent recognition, making it less reliable than typing.
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  6. Technology3h 29m ago
    Apple unveiled the next version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 27, with a focus on Siri AI and Apple Intelligence.
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  7. Technology3h 29m ago
    Apple unveiled the next version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 27, at its annual WWDC.
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  8. Technology3h 29m ago
    Apple unveiled the next version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 27, at its annual WWDC.
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  9. Technology7h 6m ago
    Apple has unveiled its Siri AI update, which will allow the iPhone’s digital assistant to search the web, sort through messages, look at photos, and access various apps to complete user requests.
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  10. Technology7h 6m ago
    Apple has unveiled its Siri AI update for iOS 27, which will enable the digital assistant to search the web, sort messages, access photos, and use apps to fulfill user requests.
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  11. Technology7h 6m ago
    Apple has unveiled its Siri AI update, which will allow the digital assistant to search the web, sort through messages, look at photos, and access various apps to fulfill user requests as part of this September's iOS 27 software.
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