Google introduces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe speech-to-text model
Google has introduced Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a new speech-to-text model designed for precise real-time transcription that handles background noise, complex jargon, and disfluency cleanup. The model powers features like Rambler on Android and in the Gemini app on macOS, and is now in public preview for developers and enterprises, with Chrome support coming.
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The Verge AIJess Weatherbed
Google has updated Gemini Audio with some new Gemini 3.5 models, introducing new transcription capabilities that automatically detect specialized jargon and more than 85 languages. Gemini 3.5 Live, 3.5 Live Experimental, and 3.5 Transcribe are designed to provide better precision for Google's voice-controlled AI features, without struggling with background noise or when your speech is interrupted. Gemini 3.5 Transcribe is a completely new addition to the Gemini family, and its introduction comes as we're still waiting for Google to release the Gemini 3.5 Pro model that it promised to roll out in June . Google says that 3.5 Transcribe "repres … Read the full story at The Verge.
Google DeepMind Blog
Aug 26, 2026 | Our latest speech-to-text model designed for precise and intelligent real-time transcription. * * * Diego Melendo Casado Senior Director, Engineering, Gemini Audio Luke Leonhard Chief of Staff, Gemini Audio, on behalf of Gemini Audio Team * * * Audio 3 Listen to article [[duration]] minutes This content is generated by Google AI. Generative AI is experimental Today, we’re introducing Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, our most precise speech-to-text model yet, designed for intelligent voice interactions. Unlike conventional speech recognition models that struggle with background noise, complex jargon, and disfluency cleanup, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe converts raw audio directly into accurate, polished, formatted text. Across our products like the Gemini app and on Android, we’ve seen consumers already benefiting from this transcription model with new voice capabilities like Rambler on Android and in the Gemini app on macOS. Now, developers can build similar capabilities with Gemini 3.5
Techmeme
Abner Li / 9to5Google : Google debuts Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a speech-to-text model that powers Gboard Rambler and is coming to Chrome, in public preview for developers and enterprises — This model is “designed to capture your natural speaking style to better understand your intent and recognize custom vocabulary.”
