Google Messages is expected to receive a new feature called Nano Banana, introducing AI-driven image editing capabilities. This update, while not yet activated, is hinted at within the app's code, showing potential functionality for both personal and group chat photo editing.
AI Image Editing Features
The Nano Banana update in Google Messages will bring an AI image generator. Observations from the app's code reveal a Nano Banana icon appearing in the chat navigation bar when long-pressing an image. Though currently non-functional, this feature indicates Google's move towards integrating AI tools for enhanced user experience in messaging.
In addition to the personal chat enhancements, group chats could also see collaborative photo editing capabilities, allowing users to edit images together. This development aligns with Google’s ongoing effort to embed Nano Banana across various platforms, including NotebookLM, Google Lens, and Google Photos.
Expanded Rollout Across Google Apps
Google has incrementally integrated Nano Banana into several applications. NotebookLM now supports image generation to accompany study materials, while Google Lens displays a 'Create' button for generating or editing images. Soon, Google Photos will also feature Nano Banana. Since its introduction, Nano Banana has reportedly facilitated the creation of over 200 million images, with popular styles like Watercolor and Anime.
- Google Messages will integrate Nano Banana for AI-driven image editing.
- The icon appears in the chat navigation but is currently disabled.
- The feature might enable collaborative editing in group chats.
- Nano Banana has been rolled out to other Google apps like NotebookLM and Google Lens.
- Since launch, Nano Banana has generated over 200 million images.
