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Technology3h 58m 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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Who
Tom's Guide reviewer, Apple, Google
What
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.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT · 3h 58m ago
Where
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Why
Apple updated its dictation software in iOS 27, powered by Apple Intelligence, claiming improved natural speech recognition and accuracy.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Apple's iOS 27 beta shows improved dictation features compared to previous versions and Google's offering, but still presents challenges in formatting and accuracy for extensive use, suggesting continued reliance on traditional typing for most users despite advancements in AI-powered speech-to-text.

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11 events in this thread
  1. Technology3h 58m 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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  2. Technology3h 58m 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. Technology3h 58m 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. Currently Reading3h 58m 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.
  5. Technology3h 58m 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. Technology4h 56m 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. Technology4h 56m ago
    Apple unveiled the next version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 27, at its annual WWDC.
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  8. Technology4h 56m ago
    Apple unveiled the next version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 27, at its annual WWDC.
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  9. Technology8h 33m 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. Technology8h 33m 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. Technology8h 33m 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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