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Perplexity Brings Google’s ‘Nano Banana’ Image Model to WhatsApp

Users must explicitly ask the WhatsApp bot to use Gemini rather than Perplexity’s default model.

Overview

  • Access is available by messaging Perplexity’s WhatsApp bot at +1 (833) 436-3285 and sending an image with a detailed prompt.
  • News18 reports the bot indicates a limited free tier of about three high‑quality and up to ten medium‑quality images per day, with a Pro option offering unlimited generations.
  • Perplexity has not formally confirmed pricing or quotas for the WhatsApp integration despite in‑bot guidance cited in reports.
  • Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas described Nano Banana as the highest‑quality image model now reachable directly in WhatsApp.
  • The rollout is expected to expand usage in India, where Gemini image edits have surged and WhatsApp’s reach is extensive.