"When you hear of AI features on smartphones, you often think of the flashiest, agentic AI features that could carry out tasks for you without you having to lift a finger. However, I am a firm believer that the litmus test as to whether an AI feature is worth it should be whether it is returning real value to your life, whether that be time or money, and in the best case, both. This transcription feature in Voice Memos does just that."
"As a reporter, my job involves recording interviews. These interviews require transcribing to not only make it easier to pull quotes but also to parse through lengthy interviews. Ever since undergrad, I have relied on services such as Otter.ai, which also came in handy for other uses, such as transcribing meetings, lectures, and conferences. That said, the Apple Intelligence Voice Memo transcription feature solved a major issue I had with the transcription service, and I am likely never going back --"
Apple Intelligence can transcribe Voice Memos for free and delivers transcripts that are easy to access and fairly accurate. Transcription speeds up work for reporters, students, and professionals by making interviews, meetings, lectures, and conferences searchable and easier to parse. Otter.ai's free tier imposes strict limits on imports and monthly minutes, and its premium alternative carries a monthly cost. Integrating transcription directly into Voice Memos removes those barriers, saving time and money for frequent transcribers and offering a convenient built-in alternative for Apple users.
Read at ZDNET
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