Fact · Dictation
Apple says Dictation on iPhone is processed on the device in many languages, and that no internet connection is required.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Dictation is processed on your iPhone in many languages, and no internet connection is required.”
Dictate text on iPhone, Apple Inc., Apple Support, iPhone User Guide, n.d., Dictate text on iPhone, introduction.
Open the original- What it measures
- The same page notes that cellular data charges may apply when you use Dictation.
- What it does not show
- Only for the languages Apple lists. The page says Dictation may not be available in all languages or in all countries or regions.
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