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Why does Apple need my contacts for Dictation?
All of the language processing is done on Apple’s servers, not on your computer. That’s why an interenet connection is required for Dictation to work. If you want speech recognition that doesn’t have those requirements, I think Dragon’s apps will do all the conversion on your computer.
Why does iPhone Dictation send information to Apple?
If you have Location Services turned on, the location of your device at the time you make a request will also be sent to Apple to help Siri and Dictation improve the accuracy of its response to your requests.
When you dictate text what you say is sent to Apple?
“When you dictate text, what you say is sent to Apple to be converted to text. To help your Mac recognize what you’re saying, other information is sent as well, such as your contacts.” The Apple site also states: Just say your friend’s name, and Dictation knows who you mean.
How do I turn off auto Dictation?
You can disable voice text message control on a message-by-message basis by tapping the microphone icon located immediately to the left of the spacebar on the iPhone’s keyboard. To turn it off completely, however, you must disable Siri.
How can I use dictation on my iPhone?
Use Dictation on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. 1 Dictate text. To enter text, tap the microphone button on your keyboard, then start speaking. As you speak, the text appears on the screen. To 2 Use punctuation and formatting. 3 Start a discussion in Apple Support Communities. See More….
How can I use dictation while working remotely?
If you work remotely and are unable to access your usual transcription service, this practical guide may assist your organisation with throughput of work. The quickest solution here is to use your smartphone with a dictation app.
How can you tell if a dictation is correct?
If dictation isn’t sure what word it heard, you’ll see a blue line under the transcribed word so you can check it for accuracy. To make corrections, tap the underlined word, then select the correct spelling.
How does dictation work on the Apple Watch?
When On-Device Dictation is enabled, general text Dictation will be processed on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch (Dictation in Search requires server-based processing). Using information stored on your device, On-Device Dictation can personalize your Dictation experience.