Observed arrival · 2026-11-11
Unspokn: silent speech, with the microphone off
Unspokn describes an iPhone and Mac tool that reads silent lip movements and turns them into text or spoken words.
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⊠Login
$Paid
†Ads
✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- People who cannot or prefer not to speak aloud
- Worth noticing
- The interface keeps camera and microphone permissions separate and visibly indicates that the microphone is off during silent use.
Field notes
The described controls let users choose between automatic speech and reviewing each message before it is spoken; playback also stops when the user taps. The Mac section describes a menu-bar workflow that places text in the current app and lists macOS 15 or later as a requirement. The homepage presents lip-reading as a best guess rather than a guaranteed transcription.
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●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade
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