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Dictate text on iPhone

Apple Inc., Apple Support, iPhone User Guide, n.d.

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Read on October 16, 2026

What it is: Apple's iPhone User Guide page on Dictation. It covers turning on Enable Dictation in Settings, which languages are processed on the device, and how Dictation stops.
How much weight it carries: Official Apple documentation. The page mentions iOS 27 and does not say which earlier releases it covers, so menu names may differ on older versions.

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Apple says that on iPhone you can learn how it protects your information and what you share with dictation by tapping About Dictation & Privacy below the dictation settings.
“tap About Dictation & Privacy below the dictation settings” (Dictate text on iPhone, under Make dictation possible)
Apple says that with Dictation on iPhone you can dictate text in any place where you can type it.
“With Dictation on iPhone, you can dictate text anywhere you can type it.” (Dictate text on iPhone, first paragraph)
Apple says that when you use a keyboard for another language, you can use Dictation in that language as well.
“When you use a keyboard for another language, you can use Dictation in that language as well.” (Dictate text on iPhone, paragraph after the commands list)
Apple says Dictation on iPhone may not be available in all languages or in all countries or regions, and that features may vary.
“Dictation may not be available in all languages or in all countries or regions, and features may vary.” (Dictate text on iPhone, note under the list of features)
Apple says that on iPhone you place the insertion point in a text field, tap the onscreen keyboard or the field where the dictation key appears, and then speak.
“Tap on the onscreen keyboard (or in any text field where it appears).” (Dictate text on iPhone, steps under Dictate text)
Apple says that with Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, dictation uses an on-device model to improve spelling, punctuation and capitalization, and that this is available in English on named iPhone models.
“With Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, dictation uses an on-device model to improve spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Available in English on iPhone 17 Pro” (Dictate text on iPhone, the note on Apple Intelligence in iOS 27)
To turn Dictation off on iPhone, Apple says to go to Settings, then General, then Keyboard, and turn off Enable Dictation.
“Go to the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap General, then tap Keyboard. Turn off Enable Dictation.” (Turn off Dictation)
Apple says that when you use Dictation on iPhone, cellular data charges may apply.
“When using Dictation, cellular data charges may apply.” (Dictate text on iPhone, iOS 27 article, paragraph after the opening)
Apple says Dictation on iPhone is processed on the device in many languages, and that no internet connection is required.
“Dictation is processed on your iPhone in many languages, and no internet connection is required.” (Dictate text on iPhone, introduction)
On iPhone, Dictation stops automatically after 30 seconds without speech.
“Remain silent for 30 seconds. Dictation stops automatically.” (Dictate text on iPhone, ending Dictation)
On an iPhone, you turn on Dictation in the Settings app under General, then Keyboard, by turning on Enable Dictation and confirming the prompt.
“Go to the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap General, then tap Keyboard. Turn on Enable Dictation. If a prompt appears, tap Enable Dictation.” (Make dictation possible)
Apple says Apple Intelligence on iOS 27 or later is available on an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 model or later.
“Apple Intelligence on iOS 27 or later is available on an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 model or later.” (Dictate text on iPhone, iOS 27 article, opening note and footnote)
Apple says that when you dictate in a search field on an iPhone, the dictated text may be sent to the search engine to process the search.
“When you dictate in a search field, your dictated text may be sent to the search engine to process the search.” (Dictation section, paragraph on search fields)

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