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Google is pushing the boundaries of generative AI again—this time by bringing its quirky yet capable Nano Banana model beyond the Gemini app. The company has now started integrating Gemini 2.5 Flash Image directly into AI Mode in Google Search and Google Lens, giving users a powerful creative toolkit for image generation and editing without ever leaving Google’s ecosystem.

‘Create Images’ Arrives in Search AI Mode

In the new update, a “Create Images” option has appeared inside Search’s AI Mode, accessible via a plus icon at the bottom-left of the prompt bar. This replaces the older prompt carousel with a cleaner layout featuring options like Gallery, Camera, and the standout Create Images—denoted playfully by a banana emoji.

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Once selected, the prompt changes to invite users to “Describe your image,” letting them either generate visuals from scratch or upload photos for AI-enhanced editing. These generated images can be downloaded or shared, and they carry a subtle Gemini spark watermark in the corner, marking them as AI-generated content by Google.

Google Lens Adds a ‘Create’ Tab

Google Lens isn’t missing out either. The app now includes a dedicated “Create” tab, designed for real-time image generation. It launches directly into the selfie camera by default, encouraging spontaneous creation. Users can take a photo, describe the desired outcome in the AI prompt box, and watch the Nano Banana model transform it accordingly.

This update follows recent additions like Search Live and the Homework filter, showing Google’s commitment to embedding AI deeply across its services. Interface tweaks also allow for more on-screen filters, making the Lens UI more user-friendly.

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Gradual Rollout and Language Expansion

The new features are currently rolling out in phases for Android users in the U.S., specifically for those enrolled in the Search Labs AI Mode. Global rollout and broader language support are expected in future updates.