Granola, a company previously focused on meeting note-taking, has introduced a new dictation feature for Mac users. The tool allows users to press the Fn key to start speaking, after which the software cleans, formats, and inserts the text into any application. This functionality enables users to dictate prompts, draft emails, and write messages across various platforms.
The market for voice AI applications is shifting toward multi-feature platforms. While Granola specializes in meeting automation, its competitor Wispr, which recently launched its own meeting note-taking tool, operates a research lab focused on human-computer interfaces. Granola is currently valued at $1.5 billion, while Wispr holds a valuation of $2 billion.
This trend of feature convergence extends beyond these two companies. Other startups, including Fireflies, Speechify, and Monologue, have also integrated both meeting transcription and dictation capabilities into their products. Developers are moving away from single-purpose applications to capture more value from user speech input.
