This update brings live transcription, on-device speech recognition, and big speed improvements. • Live transcription: see your words appear in real time while you record • On-device option: transcribe with Apple speech recognition — private and offline • Export memos to Obsidian • Faster everywhere: quicker launch, smoother lists, and snappier search • Sturdier recording: memos save durably even if the app is interrupted, with recovery on next launch • Fixes for background recording, long recordings, and back-to-back sessions Sonora now requires iOS 26.

Action Button Support — Start recording instantly from the Action Button on iPhone 15/16/17. Smart Calendar Integration — Sonora detects events and reminders in your recordings and adds them to your calendar with one tap. Import Voice Memos — Bring in recordings from Apple’s Voice Memos for transcription and analysis. Auto-Generated Titles — Recordings now receive automatic, descriptive AI-generated titles. Liquid Glass Design — Refined, iOS 26–style visuals throughout the app. Plus: • Language selection for transcription • New audio scrubber for precise playback • Pause and resume while recording • Search and filter your memos • 3× faster transcription via parallel processing • Improved Distill summaries with clearer insights • General performance and stability improvements