[sneak]

OS-native dictation on iOS requires uploading your address book to Apple on every request, even if you don’t use iCloud. I unfortunately have to leave it disabled for this reason.

[nohup2]

Are you sure? Just tested it and it works locally and offline

[sneak]

It says right on it when you enable it:

> Dictation sends information like your voice input, contacts, and location to Apple when necessary for processing your requests.

[jjice]

I believe you're correct as of the last few iPhone generations. iOS 27 (with newer models of device required) have even better transcription coming as well, all on device.

[espetro]

Oh my, this is the first time I read about it ever. Thanks for sharing it! I'll stop using the built-in dictation now.