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Description

Apple Dictation is an integrated feature in macOS that allows users to input text by speaking in any application where text can be entered. Once the feature is activated, users can initiate it using the Microphone key, a personalized keyboard shortcut, or by selecting Start Dictation, and can terminate it with the Escape key, the same shortcut, or the Microphone key again. For those using Apple silicon Macs, it is possible to continue typing while dictating, with Dictation resuming listening once keyboard activity ceases. Users can issue spoken commands to insert emoji, punctuation marks, new lines, and new paragraphs, and the system can automatically add commas, periods, and question marks in supported languages. Dictation is capable of handling text of any length and will cease automatically after 30 seconds of no detected speech input. If macOS is unsure about a particular word, it highlights the text for users to either choose an alternative or make a manual correction. Additionally, users can enable multiple Dictation languages and switch between them during their speech, while also having the option to select their preferred microphone or allow macOS to make that choice automatically. This flexibility makes Apple Dictation a powerful tool for enhancing productivity and accessibility across macOS applications.

Description

Voice Gecko is a powerful dictation software designed for desktop use that converts spoken language into precise text for a wide range of applications, making it perfect for tasks such as writing emails, coding, generating AI prompts, or taking notes. By using a convenient global shortcut, users can simply start speaking, and their words will appear immediately either in the clipboard or pasted directly into the current application. The tool features a constant “GeckoBar” that allows users to easily start and stop the recording process, which significantly reduces the need to switch between different contexts and helps maintain a productive workflow. It also includes a customizable dictionary to accommodate specific industry vocabulary, names, and code snippets, ensuring that dictations are accurate while providing a searchable archive of all previous recordings so that nothing is ever misplaced. Currently, it is available for Windows, with planned releases for macOS, Linux, web, Android, and iOS in the future. Privacy is a key focus of the software; it ensures that raw audio data remains stored on the user’s device (or utilizes local models whenever feasible), and recordings are only uploaded if absolutely necessary. Additionally, the intuitive interface makes it easy for anyone to harness the power of voice dictation without a steep learning curve.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Discord
GitHub
Jira
Slack
Telegram
Visual Studio Code

Integrations

Discord
GitHub
Jira
Slack
Telegram
Visual Studio Code

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$4.79 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Apple

Founded

1976

Country

United States

Website

support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-dictation-mh40584/mac

Vendor Details

Company Name

Voice Gecko

Founded

2016

Country

United States

Website

www.voicegecko.io

Product Features

Product Features

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