Model updates no longer pause dictation

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
v0.8.2, improvement

When a new version of the on-device model shipped, Local Mode used to pause dictation until you downloaded it, even if the model you already had worked fine. Updates now work the way you'd expect: you keep dictating with your current model, a dismissible card on Home lets you know a newer one is available, and you upgrade when it suits you with one tap.

Settings also gained a model switcher: see which model is running, update in the background, and keep or remove older models after switching.

This applies to on-device Cleanup on 16GB+ Macs. Learn more about Local Mode.