3 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 09:14 AM IST
First published on: Jul 1, 2026 at 11:55 AM IST
Google has introduced Nano Banana 2 Lite, its latest AI image generation model focused on speed and cost efficiency, alongside broader availability of Gemini Omni Flash, its multimodal AI video generation and editing model.
The company said Nano Banana 2 Lite is now available through Google AI studio, the Gemini API, and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. It is also rolling out across consumer-facing services, including AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, NotebookLM, Google Photos, Stitch, Google Flow, and Google Ads.
Nano Banana 2 Lite is designed for rapid image creation workflows and large-scale deployments where latency and operational costs are key considerations. The model can generate text-to-image outputs in around four seconds and is priced at $0.034 per 1000-resolution image, according to Google.
Google positioned the model as a replacement for its earlier Nano Banana offering, stating that it delivers improved image quality, lower costs and faster processing speeds while retaining prompt accuracy, character consistency and text rendering capabilities.
Alongside the image model, the company has also expanded access to Gemini Omni Flash for developers. Initially introduced during Google I/O 2026, the model is now available through Google AI Studio, the Gemini API and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
Gemini Omni Flash supports video generation and editing using a combination of text, images and video inputs. Google said the model enables conversational editing through natural language prompts, multimodal referencing and synchronisation between text, graphics and video actions. It is priced at $0.10 per second of video output, which is the same as Veo 3.1 Fast (a speed-optimized AI video generation model by Google DeepMind).
However, the company noted that the current version is limited to 10-second video generation, while features such as audio references, scene extension and full support for longer video references remain under development.
Google said the two models can be combined within a single workflow, allowing developers to generate images using Nano Banana 2 Lite and then animate them with Gemini Omni Flash. The company also released demonstration applications showcasing use cases including virtual travel experiences, interior design visualisation and e-commerce video creation.
Additionally, Google said both models incorporate SynthID watermarking technology as part of its efforts to improve transparency and verification of AI-generated content.
NotebookLM gets Short Video Overviews
https://x.com/NotebookLM/status/2071987494799716626
Google has also introduced Short Video Overviews in NotebookLM, a feature that turns source materials into a 60-second vertical video designed to explain concepts in a concise format. The capability is rolling out to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers on mobile and web, with availability for free users expected at a later stage. Google said the feature aims to help users consume complex information through short, educational video summaries.
(This article has been curated by Shivani P Menon, who is an intern with The Indian Express)
Google has introduced Nano Banana 2 Lite and expanded Gemini Omni Flash access, bringing faster image generation and multimodal video editing capabilities to developers. (Image: Google) 
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