Key takeaways

  • While we wait (possibly in vain) for Gemini 3.5 Pro to launch, Google is releasing a different model in the 3.5 branch.
  • Still, it’s a pain to fix typos when you’re using voice input, so any improvement here is beneficial.
  • ” All this works in 85 languages and with up to three speakers in pre-recorded audio.

What happened

5 branch. 5 Transcribe, an AI model designed to streamline voice input by editing out “ums” and corrections, outputting polished AI text. This model already powers the Gboard “Rambler” feature on the Pixel 11, but it’s about to appear throughout the Google ecosystem. 5 Transcribe is much faster and more accurate than its previous voice-to-text engine, known as Chirp 3. 5 percent. 32 percent.

Google says it will expand Rambler to “more Gemini Intelligence devices” later this year. 5 Transcribe starting today. 5 Transcribe as well. Starting today, Antigravity will have the new model, with full access to screen context and chat history (with your permission). 5 Transcribe now, allowing you to vibe code apps with AI-optimized voice-to-text. Developers can also access the model from the Gemini API.

5 Transcribe just yet, but it’s coming. ” When it’s available, you’ll be able to input text into any web field. Use it to write emails, leave angry comments, or even prompt AI chatbots by voice.

Why it matters

Still, it’s a pain to fix typos when you’re using voice input, so any improvement here is beneficial. The new model isn’t just better at hearing the words you say; it’s also allegedly better able to get at the heart of what you meant to say. 5 Transcribe can remove the awkward “ums” and “uhs” that clutter your stream of consciousness.

” All this works in 85 languages and with up to three speakers in pre-recorded audio. The drawback, of course, is that you’re relying on the AI to accurately get the gist of your speech.

What to watch

For short blocks of text, the model seems good at cleaning up inconsistencies and verbal stumbles (based on my testing with Rambler), but the AI does technically change the wording of what you said, and that may not be appropriate for all situations. 5 Transcribe is already live in a few places, including Rambler in Gboard. However, that’s still limited to Pixel 11 phones.