Google has released Google AI Edge Foresight, an experimental Mac app that transcribes and summarizes meetings entirely on-device. The tool uses the EmbeddingGemma 2 model to process audio and notes without an internet connection, and it provides a split-screen workspace where users can jot shorthand notes while the AI generates polished notes from the transcript. A built-in assistant can answer questions about the meeting or connected local files, which Google says never leave the computer.
Both The Verge and TechCrunch agree on the core details: the app is free, optimized for Apple Silicon Macs, and works fully offline. They also note its similarity to Granola, with a split-screen design and manual note-taking alongside AI summaries. The two reports differ slightly on specifics: TechCrunch adds that the on-device model has 740 million parameters and that the assistant is powered by Gemma 4, while The Verge highlights that the app is free and does not name the assistant model. Both describe it as experimental and positioned as a showcase for Google's local Gemma models rather than a mainstream consumer product yet. The broader context is a crowded market, with rivals like Wispr and Calendly also launching note-takers recently. Still, Foresight's fully offline operation is a clear differentiator from cloud-dependent competitors. The app is currently optimized for Apple Silicon Macs, and Google says audio, files, and notes never leave the computer. Whether this remains a standalone experiment or becomes a feature in Google's wider Gemini apps is not yet clear from the sources. Overall, the two reports agree on the core functionality and local-first design, with minor differences in technical detail—TechCrunch specifies a 740-million-parameter model and a Gemma 4-powered assistant, while The Verge notes the app is free and emphasizes the