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Google Tests Nano Banana Image Generation in Chrome and Google App Bars

Evidence from APK teardowns plus Chrome Canary points to inline prompting, with timing still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • An Android Authority APK teardown of the Google app (version 16.47.49.ve.arm64) shows a Create images option in AI Mode accessible from a plus icon in the search bar.
  • Choosing Create image lets users enter a prompt, after which Nano Banana generates visuals that appear inline for easy download or sharing.
  • Mashable reports that Chrome Canary displays a plus button in the address bar with options including Camera, Gallery, Files, AI Mode, and Create image.
  • The testing indicates Google is preparing to surface Nano Banana directly in core entry points like the browser address bar and the Google app search bar.
  • Nano Banana is already available in Google Search and NotebookLM, and Google has not provided comment on broader rollout plans.