Google Lens Adds Nano Banana: Fun and Educational AR Feature

Google has recently introduced a quirky and innovative addition to its Google Lens feature: the Nano Banana. This tiny virtual banana is designed to enhance the app’s interactive experience and showcase Google’s ongoing push toward playful AI-powered tools.

The Nano Banana works by letting users point their phone cameras at objects, after which Google Lens can overlay the miniature banana on the real-world scene. The feature also includes fun facts, mini-games, and educational insights about bananas and nutrition.

Google says the Nano Banana is part of its broader plan to make AI tools more engaging for everyday users. “We want people to enjoy exploring the world around them with Google Lens. The Nano Banana is a small step toward making technology fun and educational,” a Google spokesperson explained.

Users have already shared screenshots of the Nano Banana in creative settings, from office desks to gardens, showing the feature’s potential to entertain while educating. Experts believe that playful features like this could encourage more people to use augmented reality tools in their daily lives.

The Nano Banana is available globally in the latest update of Google Lens, compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

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