The latest beta version of Google Messages, numbered 20251212_00_RC01, is introducing a more refined interface for the Nano Banana AI image generator. Users will notice that the once-prominent banana emoji has been minimized, allowing for a more professional appearance in chat environments. The previous version featured a bright yellow banana logo prominently displayed, but this new iteration focuses on subtlety.
In terms of functionality, the AI tool continues to enable users to transform images directly within chats, including previews and media picker selections. The remix button has been redesigned to be smaller and is now located at the bottom left of the page, adjacent to the comment icon, rather than occupying space in the full-screen image viewer.
While these enhancements are currently limited to beta testers, they are expected to roll out to all Google Messages users in the forthcoming weeks, reflecting a significant evolution in how the feature is presented and integrated.