Overview
- Tom's Guide reports the sequel, internally called GEMPIX 2, is built on Gemini 3 Pro Image and could roll out in limited form as soon as mid-November.
- Leaked notes described native 2K output with 4K upscaling, sub‑10‑second generations, improved on‑image text rendering, an edit mode for targeted changes, and stronger subject continuity.
- The next version is also reported to add broader cultural‑context awareness to better reflect regional details in scenes like city‑specific seasons and styles.
- Google recently confirmed the naming origin: a PM named Nina used “Nano Banana” as an anonymous LM Arena placeholder that stuck and became the model’s public name.
- The current Nano Banana feature helped add over 10 million new users to the Gemini app within weeks, with social feeds filling with figurine‑style portraits, according to Google and Tom's Guide.