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Hold to Talk

The fastest dictation app for Mac. Hold a key, speak, and text appears instantly. Free plan included; Pro is $10/month. Zero data retention.

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The fastest dictation app for Mac. Hold a key, speak, and text appears instantly. Free plan included; Pro is $10/month. Zero data retention.

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