# I found a better way to dictate on my Mac, and it doesn’t need the cloud

> Apple has improved its dictation feature a lot on the Mac, but it’s still nowhere near as good as some of the AI-powered dictation apps that have taken the App Store by storm.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/i-found-a-better-way-to-dictate-on-my-mac-and-it-doesnt-need-the-cloud/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a81ffde712f8d354bbf7703)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #apple #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a81ffde712f8d354bbf7703

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