v1.102.2 v1.6.7
cheaper-inference/OmniRouteAug 4, 2026 → Aug 5, 20260 days between releases
What's New
Parakeet transcription is up to 2x faster on Apple Silicon, with reduced startup latency and improved microphone reliability.
New Features
- Advanced prompt editor is now scrollable for better accessibility in smaller windows.
Improvements
- Parakeet transcription speed increased up to 2x on Apple Silicon (M4/M5).
- Recording startup latency reduced by removing unnecessary teardown delays.
- First-word capture latency reduced from 350ms to under 100ms.
- Microphone reliability improved using direct Core Audio capture path.
Bug Fixes
- Media playback no longer gets stuck after dictation.
- AirPods media controls now work correctly while FluidVoice is enabled.
- Duplicate update prompts and repeated installation attempts are prevented.
- Temporary dictation pasteboard writes no longer appear in clipboard managers.
Upgrade Notes
No configuration changes are required. Users on Apple Silicon will notice immediate performance benefits, while all users will experience improved microphone stability and reduced startup lag.
The Two Releases
v1.102.2
Aug 4, 2026· 3 months ago
Minimal release notes: "Please refer to the changelog available at https://tailscale.com/changelog"
Full release notesFluidVoice v1.6.7
Aug 5, 2026· 3 months ago
Performance is significantly improved for Apple Silicon devices, with Parakeet transcription running up to 2x faster. The release also reduces startup latency and fixes several microphone selection and media playback issues.
Full release notes