Nano Banana

Google released Nano Banana 2 Lite, an image generation model that produces images in four seconds at under four cents per thousand images. The model prioritizes speed and cost over quality, targeting developers building high-volume image pipelines.

Google released Nano Banana 2 Lite, an AI image generator that produces images in 4 seconds and costs $0.034 per 1,000 images. The model is optimized for high-volume workflows and replaces the original Nano Banana as Google's entry-level image generation offering.

Google announced Thursday that users can connect their Google Photos library to the Gemini chatbot for personalized image generation through its Nano Banana feature. Users must opt in to Personal Intelligence, and the feature will roll out to paid subscribers in the coming days.

Google released a native macOS app for its Gemini AI assistant, one day after launching a Windows version. The app supports keyboard shortcuts for quick access, screen sharing with files and documents, and image/video generation capabilities.