It’s a treat to watch the big tech CEOs mix up some fun to make announcements. Isn’t it? And just like that, the three bananas from Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrive. Wondering what they mean? What could the three bananas possibly mean in tech, you might think? Some 3.0 of something? Well, it’s Google’s image editing model, rolling into its Gemini app. Well, the star of the announcement is not the app, not Sundar Pichai’s playfulness, but it’s his dog, Jeffree.’ The tool made him a cowboy, a surf star, a chef, and a ‘woof-sain Bolt’ (pun intended). Here’s what happened.
What Do the 3 Bananas Mean?
Google, on August 26, announced the launch of its new AI editing tool called Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. That’s the official name. The three bananas have come into the picture because Google named the tool “Nano Banana” (The tool’s secret project name precisely).
Sundar Pichai shared the news on platform ‘X,’ Our image editing model is now rolling out in @Geminiapp – and yes, it’s 🍌🍌. Top of @lmarena’s image edit leaderboard, it’s especially good at maintaining likeness across different contexts. Check out a few of my dog Jeffree in honor of International Dog Day – though don’t let these fool you, he definitely prefers the couch:)”
To make the launch fun (some called “It’s bananas in a fun way), Sundar Pichai posted the images of his dog Jeffree. Those pictures were AI-edited using Nano Banana to give the public an idea of the tool’s capabilities. Plus, it was International Dog Day, and a perfect occasion to make Jeffree the star.
How to Use Nano Banana/Gemini 2.5 Flash Image?
- You upload the image you want.
- And then you type in what you want it to look like. Let’s say “make me look like a UFC fighter or cowboy” or put me in the 80s.”
- The tool then edits the image, preserving the person, pet, or object you select, and gives it a natural look and feel.
Features in Nano Banana/Gemini 2.5 Flash Image
The tool has some interesting features, like:
- Costume and background changes – For instance, let’s take Jeffree, he was put in a cowboy dress and a chef coat, all costumes are possible with Nano Banana.
- Photo blending – For instance, you can combine yourself and your pet into a really fun image.
- Step-by-step edits – For instance, you didn’t like a chair, ask it to remove it, add flowers, or redesign the entire background in the image.
- Design mixing – For instance, you liked a cool pattern from a different image and want to apply it to the image you like.
Nano Banana/Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Available Where?
The Nano Banana/Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool is available within the Gemini app.
Final Thoughts…
The post right now has a reach of 451K and 5.5K likes. Well, the cheeky nickname with three bananas seems to really pay off. The fun might have gotten people running to the tool to try it out on their own, and the comments are going bananas with reviews on the tool.
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