MarktechPost reports that SpeakON has unveiled a new device, an AI-powered magnetic button that is designed to make voice input easier on the iPhone. The device weighs only 25 grams and is mounted on the back of the phone, has its own microphone and the ability to record ready-made text directly into an open application. SpeakON is positioning its new product as an “AI communicator”, which implies the ability to stay in touch without the need to be at the terminal, as was shown in “Star Trek”. The target audience includes founders, managers and consultants who often find themselves short on time to type on their phones. The device measures 58 x 58 x 6 mm and weighs 25 g. Inside there is a 220 mAh battery that provides more than 10 hours of continuous operation and over two weeks of standby time, and charges in 1.5 hours via USB-C. The button also has 128MB of built-in memory and captures audio from approximately 60cm away, allowing you to record up to 5 minutes of continuous input per press. The key difference between SpeakON and conventional applications is the presence of its own microphone, which avoids conflict with systems
using the iPhone microphone during calls or using CarPlay. Additionally, the app doesn't require constant access to the microphone, which is a common problem with most voice tools, and the button continues to work even when the phone is locked. SpeakON installs as a keyboard extension for iOS, allowing you to output text directly into apps like Messages, Mail, Slack, and Notion without having to switch between apps. The user simply presses a button, speaks the text, and the processed result appears in the active text field. The app's functionality includes "smart polishing" that removes unnecessary words and restarts, as well as adapting style depending on the app. In addition, SpeakON supports text translation into 12 languages and stores names and special terms for later use. The company guarantees the security of user data, stating that voice data is encrypted and is not sold or used to train AI models. The device sells for $129 in the US and does not require a subscription. SpeakON also has a free app that you can use without any software.
ore to evaluate functionality. In the future, the SpeakON Agent function is expected to be released, which will expand the capabilities of the device by adding the ability to create notes and tasks. It will become available in October 2026. The material was prepared by a neural network based on the original publication. AI may make mistakes in details (numbers, names, dates, quotes) - for important information, check with the original source. Key-value caching improves interoperability between AI models NVIDIA and partners showcase AI advances at AI Day Singapore NVIDIA and partners showcase AI advances at AI Day Singapore. Growing dissatisfaction among Americans about the construction of data centers and their influence. NVIDIA Generative AI communicates the need for safety in physical AI.
