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This app transforms lectures and classes into searchable text, translations, and AI-generated summaries. It allows users to follow live transcripts, review recordings with synchronized text, and import audio/video files for transcription. Ideal for students and professionals needing to capture and study information from various learning environments.
✓Live lecture transcription with timestamps
✓Real-time and post-class translation
✓Synchronized recording, transcript, and bookmarks
✓AI-powered class summaries
✓Import and transcribe audio/video files
✓Photo and conversation translation
✓System audio transcription and floating captions
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What's New in BeginClass
2.1.4
October 22, 2026
What's New: - Organize notes into groups by course, move multiple notes at once, and manage your groups. - Follow an animated tutorial to find translation language downloads in Settings. - Touch and hold a note to move it to a group, rename it, or delete it. Swipe actions remain available. - Language pairs confirmed during a listening session are remembered for next time. Thanks for using BeginClass.
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Does BeginClass have ads?
BeginClass is free to use and does not contain advertisements.
What devices does BeginClass support?
BeginClass is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices, requiring iOS 26 or later.
How accurate is BeginClass's transcription?
Speech recognition and text recognition utilize on-device system technologies. Results may vary depending on the device and audio quality.
Is BeginClass suitable for international students?
Yes, BeginClass is great for international students and multilingual classes, offering real-time translation and transcription of lectures.
How are AI class summaries generated in BeginClass?
AI class summaries are created from saved transcripts and require an internet connection. The transcript is only sent to the AI service when you explicitly request a summary.
Can I transcribe audio from other apps using BeginClass?
Yes, on supported iPhone and iPad devices, you can use the system broadcast panel to transcribe course audio playing in another app.
How often is BeginClass updated?
The latest version is 2.1.0, and the app was last updated on September 10, 2026, indicating regular updates.
What is the age rating for BeginClass?
BeginClass has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
