Brave, the privacy-focused web browser, unveiled its latest innovation on Wednesday, extending its AI assistant, Leo, to iPhone and iPad users. Leo, equipped with a plethora of functionalities including question answering, summarization, content creation, and more, initially debuted on Android and desktop platforms. The expansion to iOS introduces voice-to-text capability, a feature absent in its Android counterpart, enabling users to effortlessly convert spoken words into text without the hassle of manual typing.

This latest iteration of Leo not only empowers users with voice commands but also enhances interaction with the AI assistant. Users can now seamlessly engage with Leo through spoken queries, eliminating the need for conventional text input methods. Brave emphasizes that this added convenience facilitates smoother communication with the AI, further enriching the user experience.

Leo's repertoire extends beyond mere summarization and includes an array of features such as content analysis, report generation, translation, transcription, and coding assistance. By integrating Leo directly into its browser, Brave aims to provide users with a comprehensive AI companion, reducing reliance on external services like ChatGPT. Notably, Leo grants access to multiple language models, with Mixtral 8x7B designated as the default option, offering users flexibility in their AI interactions.

Brave offers Leo Premium as an optional upgrade, providing users with enhanced functionalities for a monthly fee of $14.99. Opera, another prominent browser company, has also ventured into the realm of AI assistants with the launch of Aria, developed in collaboration with OpenAI, marking a trend towards AI integration within web browsers. Brave Leo for iOS is now accessible to all users on version 1.63 of the browser, offering a seamless browsing experience with the option to enable or disable Leo as desired via the app settings.