Google Messages May Get Nano Banana AI, Report Suggests
Google’s Viral AI Tool ‘Nano Banana’ is Coming to Messages, New Report Reveals
In a strategic move to embed artificial intelligence deeper into its ecosystem, Google is preparing to integrate its highly popular AI image editing tool, “Nano Banana,” directly into the Google Messages app. This upcoming feature, still in early development, will grant Android users the ability to edit existing photos and generate new ones right from their chat conversations, marking a significant evolution for the platform.
The first signs of this integration were uncovered by the team at Android Authority during a detailed analysis (or “APK teardown”) of the latest beta version of the app, 20251009_00_RC00. According to their report, hidden code points to the introduction of the tool’s signature banana icon, which appears when a user long-presses an image within both one-on-one and group chats.
While the button is not yet functional, its presence is a clear indicator of Google’s intent. The Nano Banana tool is powered by the company’s advanced Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, a generative AI that has been widely praised for its powerful capabilities.
This development is part of a much broader strategy from Google. The company has already rolled out Nano Banana to other key products, including Google Search, Lens, and NotebookLM, with a similar integration for Google Photos expected to arrive soon. The tool went viral shortly after its launch, with many users highlighting its ability to perform complex image manipulations from simple text prompts, drawing comparisons to professional-grade software.
Until now, AI features within Google Messages have been limited primarily to text-based assistance, such as writing suggestions and smart replies. The addition of Nano Banana represents a major leap forward, bringing sophisticated, creative visual tools directly into the core messaging experience.
Although a public release date has not yet been announced, the feature is expected to be available to all users for free. It is possible, however, that Google may offer extended limits or premium features to subscribers of its paid plans. Ultimately, this move underscores Google’s commitment to building a more interactive and intelligent experience across its entire suite of applications.
