Pixel 11’s Rambler voice-to-text copied by SwiftKey’s ‘AI voice’ for other Android phones
Rambler in Gboard is perhaps one of the best Pixel 11 features, delivering powerful voice-to-text backed up by AI models. Once you’ve used it, it’s hard to switch back to anything else, but the Microsoft-owned SwiftKey is testing out a new “AI voice” feature that brings the core functionality of Pixel 11’s Rambler to basically any other Android phone. more…
Google's Pixel 11's Rambler voice-to-text feature, known for its powerful AI-driven functionality, is being replicated by SwiftKey's "AI voice" feature in their Android beta version. The "AI voice" feature, available in SwiftKey for Android beta release (v9.13.16.4), provides an enhanced voice-to-text experience that essentially offers the same core functionality as Pixel 11's Rambler, but without the exclusivity.
Users can simply tap a microphone icon to start speaking, after which the AI steps in to refine the text, remove filler words, and format it accordingly. This feature stands out by working offline, requiring only an offline language model for operation, which eliminates the need for servers. However, unlike Rambler, "AI voice" doesn't allow for live preview or the ability to edit the spoken text with voice commands.
While it is a viable alternative for users of other Android phones, it lacks the unique editing capabilities that Rambler offers. The "AI voice" feature can be downloaded from the Play Store through the SwiftKey for Android beta.
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