Willow Unveils Revolutionary Voice Keyboard for Seamless iOS App Integration

The company Willow has launched an iOS app that allows users to type across all their iOS apps using their voice. The app, which supports over 100 languages, transcribes voice input and formats the message according to the context, similar to the tool Wispr Flow. One key advantage of Willow's app is that it provides a full keyboard, enabling users to make quick edits to modify words or sentences rather than typing them out. According to Allan Guo, co-founder of Willow, the app's ability to understand the human voice better is a result of advancements in AI models. "One of the most effective use cases to have emerged from modern AI models is their ability to understand the human voice better, which has led to more accurate dictation tools," Guo said. The app's keyboard also allows users to define their own vocabulary terms or create different writing styles across app categories like work, messaging, email, and others. Willow's app was founded by Guo and Lawrence Liu, who attended Stanford and dropped out to build a startup. The company initially participated in Y Combinator in the summer of 2024 with a different set of co-founders, and their initial idea was in healthcare specifically to build software. However, the company shifted its focus to developing voice-based typing tools after recognizing the potential of AI-powered dictation. The launch of Willow's iOS app is significant in the tech industry, as it highlights the growing importance of voice-based interfaces. According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global voice recognition market is expected to reach $13.8 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%. The report attributes this growth to the increasing adoption of voice assistants and the development of more accurate voice recognition technologies. Willow's app is now available for download on the App Store, and the company plans to continue developing and improving its voice-based typing tool. As Guo noted, "We're excited to see how users will utilize our app to enhance their productivity and communication."