TL;DR
- Google is working on adding its “Nano Banana” AI image editing model to Google Messages.
- This new feature could bring AI-powered image generation to the Google Messages app.
Google Messages v20251009 includes code that points to the introduction of Nano Banana functionality in the messaging app.
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We managed to enable a Banana icon in the header area when one long-presses on an image in personal or group chats.
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Currently, the Banana icon does nothing. However, given the clues, you can expect to see some AI-based image generation coming soon to Google Messages as well. We’ll keep you updated when we learn more.
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