Google Photos adds Nano Banana AI for smarter editing
▼ Summary
– Google is adding its Nano Banana generative AI model to the Photos app for both Android and iOS platforms.
– The Nano Banana model enables users to edit images by describing desired changes, improving on older editing features.
– This feature was announced in October and is now beginning its rollout, replacing an older model with better results.
– The updated Help Me Edit feature can access private face groups, allowing edits using saved names like “Remove Riley’s sunglasses.”
– Users can also request fantastical edits that completely change the style of an image through the Help Me Edit tool.
Google Photos is now integrating its advanced Nano Banana AI model, bringing smarter, more intuitive editing capabilities directly to the app. This rollout includes both Android and iOS versions, ensuring a wide range of users can access these powerful new tools. The Nano Banana model, which initially appeared as an unbranded demo earlier this year, allows users to simply upload an image and describe the edits they want applied. While Google had announced its intention to incorporate Nano Banana into Photos back in October, the feature is only now becoming available to the public.
Previously, the “Help Me Edit” function in Google Photos relied on an older, less sophisticated model that often delivered underwhelming results. The introduction of Nano Banana marks a significant upgrade, producing more refined AI-generated edits. Although the output may still carry some hallmarks of automated processing, the improvements are substantial and noticeable.
A key enhancement with Nano Banana is its ability to leverage your private face groups. This means you can use specific names in your editing instructions. For instance, typing “Remove Riley’s sunglasses” will prompt the AI to identify Riley in the photo, provided you have a contact by that name saved, and execute the edit seamlessly. Beyond practical adjustments, the feature also supports creative and fantastical transformations. You can request comprehensive style changes, effectively altering the entire look and feel of an image from top to bottom with a simple text command.
(Source: Ars Technica)
