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Google has a faster version of Nano Banana with three demo apps you can try right now
Google has announced Nano Banana 2 Lite, its latest AI model for image generation that significantly reduces generation time to merely four seconds. The new model is optimized for efficiency, using less bandwidth and costing just $0.034 per 1K images. Alongside this, Google is broadening the availability of Gemini Omni Flash and releasing three demo apps to illustrate the synergy between these technologies. These advancements highlight Google's commitment to improving user experience and functionality within its AI offerings.
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Published 1 Jul 2026, 06:40 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Nano Banana 2 Lite generates images in just four seconds.
- Model is more cost-efficient at $0.034 per 1K images.
- Expansion of Gemini Omni Flash to more developers.
- Three demo apps launched: Anywhere, Space Lift, and Omni product studio.
- Improved efficiency with reduced bandwidth requirements.
Interesting facts
- Nano Banana 2 Lite is the fastest model in the Nano Banana series.
- Google's image model can generate five images in the time the old model generates one.
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