- Look in PocketPal’s main three-line menu to find the “Models” section and click the “Download” option to bring a few of the available options onto your device
- Create your own custom and completely local “Pal” that’ll take on practically any personality, focus, and style of answering you like
- Tap the three-dot menu icon in the app’s upper-right corner while chatting with any model and select the “Generation settings” option to fine-tune all sorts of intricate parameters about how exactly the chatbot works — including how short or long its responses are and how “creative” vs. focused its communication should be
AI on Android part II: Smarter notes and reminders
If you’ve got a Google-made Pixel device, Google’s installed-by-default (8) Recorder app is an invaluable AI resource. Recorder is hands-down the easiest and most effective way to record speaking — be it your own rambling thoughts or an important conversation — and then get an instant searchable transcription that’s available both on your phone and on the web from any other device where you’re signed in.
For everyone else — or for any Pixel owners who need even more audio-recording oomph — (9) Otter is an excellent option. Otter similarly records speaking but is designed even more with meetings in mind, thanks to its thoughtful features around summarization, key point highlighting, image integration, and team-wide collaboration. It can also transcribe your own uploaded audio and video files, though that capability and certain other advanced features require a paid subscription (starting at about $100 per user per year).
An independent-developer creation called (10) AudioPen, meanwhile,is less about simply saving your spoken words and more about extracting value out of ’em — basically like a dictation-centric note tool that does all the heavy lifting for you. Just say whatever’s on your mind, and AudioPen will transform your thoughts into clear, concise notes in whatever length and style you like. The service’s free plan is generous and quite usable, though some of the more advanced options do require an annual paid subscription.
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