Hey Community,
Right now, the main way we communicate on our phones is through typing. But speaking is more natural and four times faster.
That is why voice notes have become so common. But they are not perfect. They take time to listen to, cannot always be played out loud, and are harder to scan when you just want the key point.
Traditional dictation has not really solved this either. It turns speech into text, but often leaves you with something rough and fragmented, including all the ums, uhs and stutters you did not want in the first place.
That is where Essential Voice comes in.
It turns speech into clear, ready-to-send text in real time – the speed and ease of talking with the clarity and flexibility of text. Integrated into the keyboard and the Essential Key, it’s a step towards voice-first interactions with our devices.
More than simple transcription
Better than a simple transcription, Essential Voice cuts filler words for a more streamlined and considered output. Use it to send messages and emails, or format your speech straight into lists, steps or bullet points to help get your point across.
Built for multilingual communication
Speak to Essential Voice in more than 100 languages with auto-detection.
You can also choose regional variants of languages like English and Spanish. And you can speak in one language and have it translate and transcribe it for you in real time.
Shortcuts for the things you say often
Think of this like a text shortcut library you build over time to use specific spellings or add additional text without saying it every time.
You can say something like “nothing OS”, and a personal mapping would automatically change that to “Nothing OS”. If you have a favourite restaurant, Essential Voice will link an address to the name and type it out in the transcription instantly.
Privacy and Data Handling
Essential Voice activates only when you choose to use it, and it does not listen in the background. Once activated, your audio recording is encrypted and processed on our server. The generated text is returned to your device. It is not stored on our servers.
Availability
Available now on Phone (3). Phone (4a) Pro will follow later this month, with Phone (4a) in early May.
