MentalNote 1.3: Improved Transcription + French & Mandarin Support
7/16/2025
We're excited to share some meaningful improvements to our transcription capabilities. This update delivers better accuracy across the board and adds support for two new languages. After thorough development and testing, we've upgraded our language model technology to provide a noticeably better transcription experience.
TL;DR
Our app now features improved transcription accuracy powered by updated language models, plus native support for French and Mandarin sessions, bringing our total supported languages to four, alongside English and Spanish.
What's New?
1. Better Transcription Accuracy
We've upgraded our transcription engine with improved language models that deliver better accuracy across all supported languages. Users will notice:
Fewer errors in complex conversations and technical terminology
Better handling of accents and speaking styles from diverse users
Cleaner punctuation and formatting that make transcripts easier to read
Improved performance in challenging audio conditions where background noise previously caused issues
The updated language models understand context better, meaning less time spent on corrections and more accurate results overall.
2. French Language Support
We're pleased to introduce French language support! Our app now provides full transcription support for French sessions with the same quality you expect from our other languages. Whether you're conducting business meetings, therapy sessions, or workshops, our French support handles:
Native French pronunciation and idioms
Regional variations and accents
Technical and professional terminology
3. Mandarin Language Support
We're also excited to add Mandarin support! Our Mandarin transcription opens the app to Chinese-speaking users with quality transcription that handles:
Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters in output
Various Mandarin dialects and regional pronunciations
Technical and business terminology
Growing Our Language Support
With English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin now supported, our app serves users across more regions and cultures. Each language receives the same quality transcription powered by our updated language models, ensuring consistent performance regardless of which language you choose.
We're committed to making quality transcription accessible to more users. This update represents solid progress in serving our growing global community.
Ready to try the improvements? Update your app today (Mac | Windows) and see how our enhanced transcription can improve your workflow.
