Changelog

What's new, what's better, and what we fixed

v1.4.0

New
  • Multimodal screen reading — Loqua now reads on-screen context (selected text, active fields, visible UI) to improve formatting accuracy
  • Personal dictionary sync across devices via iCloud
  • Clipboard queue mode — dictate multiple items and paste them in order
Improved
  • 40% faster transcription latency on Apple Silicon
  • Better handling of mixed-language dictation (English + Mandarin)
  • Smarter paragraph breaks in long-form dictation
Fixed
  • Resolved cursor insertion offset in Xcode 16
  • Fixed shortcut conflict detection for Mission Control key combos

v1.3.2

Improved
  • Context detection now recognizes Notion, Linear, and Arc browser
  • Reduced memory usage by 25% during idle state
Fixed
  • Fixed rare crash when switching audio input devices during dictation
  • Corrected formatting for numbered lists in Google Docs
  • Fixed activation shortcut not registering after wake from sleep

v1.3.0

New
  • History panel — review and re-insert past dictations from the menu bar
  • Custom output templates for recurring formats (standup notes, PR descriptions)
  • Support for Bluetooth microphones and AirPods Pro
Improved
  • Named entity recognition now handles technical terms (API names, model identifiers) with higher accuracy
  • Faster app context switching — detection time reduced from 200ms to under 50ms

v1.2.0

New
  • Pro plan — unlimited dictation, full context intelligence, personal dictionary
  • Annual billing option with 2 months free
  • Replace selection mode — highlight text and dictate a replacement
Improved
  • Completely rebuilt speech model with 30% better accuracy on technical vocabulary
  • Onboarding flow redesigned — setup now takes under 2 minutes

v1.0.0

New
  • Initial public release
  • System-wide voice dictation with one-shortcut activation
  • Context-aware formatting for Gmail, Slack, iMessage, VS Code, Notes, and 50+ apps
  • Smart cleanup — removes filler words, false starts, and mid-sentence corrections
  • Personal dictionary with up to 5 entries (free tier)
  • macOS 13+ support for Apple Silicon and Intel