Google has created something amazing called Gemini Nano Banana that is changing how people use AI on their phones. This new tool lets you make and edit pictures using just words, and it has become very popular around the world, especially in India.
What is it?
Gemini Nano Banana is Google's newest AI image maker and editor. The "Nano Banana" name comes from its small size (nano) and fun abilities (banana). It is part of Google's Gemini family of AI tools that work right on your phone without needing internet.
This AI tool can do many cool things:
- Turn your photos into 3D cartoon-like figures
- Change backgrounds in pictures
- Add or remove things from photos
- Make retro-style images that look like old Bollywood movies
- Create completely new pictures from text descriptions
How Does It Work?
Unlike other AI tools that need internet, Gemini Nano works directly on your phone. This means:
- Your pictures stay private on your device
- It works even without internet connection
- Results come much faster
- No extra costs for using it
The AI is multimodal, which means it can understand both text and pictures at the same time. When you give it a photo and tell it what to change, it understands both and makes the edit you want.
Why India Loves Nano Banana
India has become the number one country using Nano Banana worldwide. Indians are using it in creative ways that even surprised Google:
- Making retro Bollywood portraits with 1990s style clothing and makeup
- Creating 3D figurines of themselves that look like collectible toys
- Turning regular selfies into vintage saree looks
- Making black and white portraits
- Creating time-travel effects to see how they might have looked in the past
The trend became so popular that the Gemini app reached the top spot on both Android and Apple app stores in India. Daily downloads jumped by 667% in September 2025.
Popular Features and Trends
- The Figurine Trend: One of the most popular uses is creating miniature 3D versions of yourself. People upload their photos and ask the AI to make them look like small toys or figurines sitting in front of computer screens.
- Retro Saree Look: Indian users especially love transforming their photos into vintage Bollywood-style portraits. The AI adds traditional clothing, dramatic backgrounds, and old-movie effects.
- Magic Editing: Users can make simple requests like "add a hat to my cat" or "change the blue sofa to brown leather" and the AI does it perfectly while keeping everything else the same.
What Google Does for Safety
- Invisible watermarks: All AI-made pictures get a hidden mark called SynthID to show they are AI-created
- Visible marks: Pictures also get visible signs showing they are made by AI
- No permanent storage: Google says they don't keep your uploaded pictures forever
Technical Details Made Simple
Gemini Nano is designed to run on modern phones with powerful chips. It needs:
- At least 16GB of phone memory (RAM)
- Modern processors like Google Tensor G4 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for AI tasks
The AI works in the background of your phone, always ready to help when you need
Which Phones Support It?
Currently, Gemini Nano with full features works on:
- Google Pixel 9 series (with multimodal abilities)
- Google Pixel 8 series (with some limitations)
- Some Samsung Galaxy phones
- Select Xiaomi devices
More phones are getting support as Google expands the program
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