aaron5d ago
Piper voices on iOS have some interesting behavioral querks. Never before have I found a tts engine speak slower as you increase the rate beyond a certain point.
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The prosessor load and battery drain are also huge. I don't think anyone would actually want to run this full time. At least not on the iPhone air, the thermal envelope just can't handle it.
Show threadaaron5d ago
I think with some optimizations this could be workable. Of course, it all depends on the models you use, but even medium quality ones are pushing it. High ones are a non-starter.
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Here's a demonstration of Piper on iOS. It's interesting, though like I said I don't think it's usable full time.
Mar 19 at 10:53amWeb
Show threadaaron5d ago
@doubletap tagging you because I vaguely remember on an episode a while ago more natural voices on iOS was mentioned.
Show threadGraceTechNerd5d ago
@fireborn Because of its battery drain, and seemingly broken menu to add voices from Files, I wonder if this was vibe coded? Also, what voice were you using on the device you were recording with. It sounds quite nice.