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SpeakOn’s dictation device is a good idea marred by platform limitations - TechCrunch
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SpeakOn is a $129 MagSafe-backed dictation device that sticks to the back of an iPhone and routes higher-quality audio to apps for live transcription. While the hardware and transcription accuracy are promising, iOS platform restrictions and limited system-level access keep it from working seamlessly across all apps. That limitation underscores how changes to iPhone voice capabilities—such as the rumored standalone Siri app in iOS 27—could reshape dictation and reduce reliance on external accessories.
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