Google Launches Faster, Cheaper AI Image Generator

Google has released Nano Banana 2 Lite, a faster and more affordable AI image generator capable of producing images in four seconds at $0.034 per 1,000 images. The model is designed for high-volume workflows and replaces the original Nano Banana, now labeled a legacy model. Google also announced a wider release of Gemini Omni Flash, priced at $0.10 per second of video output, and unveiled Omni Product Studio, a demo app that transforms static images into cinematic e-commerce videos. Both tools are available via Google AI Studio and the Gemini API.