Google Messages will integrate ‘Nano Banana’: Google’s image AI arrives in your conversations
Google continues to infuse artificial intelligence into all its applications, with Google Messages being the next on the list. According to a recent report, the feature ‘Nano Banana’, Google’s generative image AI model, is set to be integrated into the native Android messaging app.
‘Nano Banana’: Google’s Most Impressive Image AI
Recently launched, the Nano Banana model has quickly established itself as one of the most astonishing visual AI tools available. What sets it apart? It successfully maintains the likeness and resemblance of a person across multiple generated images, a challenge that even competing AIs from Meta or OpenAI struggle to achieve.
And now this technology is set to make its debut directly in Google Messages.
A New ‘Banana’ Icon in Google Messages
According to an analysis of the source code in the latest app update (version v20251009), hidden lines of code reveal the addition of a ‘Banana’ button linked to the Nano Banana engine.
Researchers have even managed to trigger its activation: by long-pressing an image in a chat, a banana-shaped icon appears.
At this time, this icon does not activate any actions, but all signs indicate that Google is preparing a complete integration of its AI image generator into discussions—whether in one-on-one chats or groups.
Imagine being able to create real-time personalized illustrations, memes, or realistic stickers directly from your chat.
The New Battleground for Conversational AI
This update is part of the race for AI in messaging, where Google aims to catch up to its main rival: Meta. Meta has already deployed its ‘Imagine’ generator on WhatsApp and Messenger, allowing users to create images simply by entering a text command.
However, Nano Banana could make the difference. While Meta’s models struggle to maintain facial or scene consistency, Google’s tool excels at ‘likeness retention’—the ability to accurately reproduce facial features across multiple images.
This could enable the generation of realistic memes featuring your friends or personalized reactions with unprecedented accuracy.
Gadget or True Revolution?
Let’s be honest: every app now wants to incorporate an AI function into its menus, sometimes at the expense of simplicity. However, if Google manages to make Nano Banana quick, smooth, and enjoyable to use, this integration could become a viral success.
On the other hand, if the feature turns out to be cumbersome or slow, many users may prefer to stick with their traditional GIFs and emojis.
