Gemini App Gets a Major Upgrade with the Nano-Banana AI Model.

Google has rolled out a significant update to its Gemini app, bringing a host of new features that enhance its creativity, privacy, and utility. The highlight of the update is the introduction of a powerful new image generation model, internally codenamed "Nano-Banana," which allows users to create and edit images with unprecedented consistency and control.

The Power of "Nano-Banana".

Officially known as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, the new model is designed to solve one of the biggest challenges in AI image generation: maintaining a consistent subject. With this new feature, users can generate a series of images featuring the same person, pet, or object in different settings, outfits, and poses. 

The model's intelligence also allows for prompt-based editing, enabling users to make precise, local changes to an image using simple, natural language commands. The model can even fuse elements from multiple photos into a single, cohesive scene, showcasing a powerful new level of AI-driven creativity.

More Than Just Images: New Privacy and Productivity Features

The "Nano-Banana" model is just one part of a broader update to the Gemini app. Google has also introduced several new features designed to improve the user experience:

• Temporary Chat: For enhanced privacy, a new Temporary Chat mode ensures that conversations are not used for AI training and are automatically deleted after 72 hours.
• Upgrades to Gemini Live: The live assistant feature is now more integrated, with on-screen guidance and the ability to connect to other Google apps like Calendar, Keep, and Tasks.
• Searchable Chat History: Users can now easily search through their past conversations with Gemini to quickly find information or revisit previous ideas.

These updates collectively transform the Gemini app into a more versatile and intelligent tool for a wide range of creative and productive tasks.

XGIMI Unveils Horizon 20 Series at IFA with Google TV.

XGIMI has officially unveiled its new Horizon 20 series of home theater projectors at IFA 2025. This lineup, which includes the Horizon 20, Horizon 20 Pro, and the flagship Horizon 20 Max, brings significant upgrades over previous models, focusing on enhanced picture quality, integrated smart features, and a powerful new focus on gaming.

The New Benchmark in Home Theater.

The Horizon 20 series is engineered to deliver a premium viewing experience with support for some of the most sought-after video formats. All three models feature Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Filmmaker Mode, and IMAX Enhanced, ensuring that content is displayed with exceptional brightness, color accuracy, and cinematic flair. The projectors also boast new optical features like lens shifting and optical zoom, providing users with greater flexibility and precision when setting up their home theater.

The most notable feature of the new lineup is the X-Master Red Ring lens, which, when combined with a new RGB triple laser light source on the Horizon 20 Max, allows the flagship model to achieve a cinema-grade brightness of up to 5,700 ISO lumens. This marks a significant leap from previous models and is designed to deliver a stunningly bright image even in rooms with ambient light.

Designed for Gamers.

XGIMI has made it clear that the Horizon 20 series is built with gamers in mind. In a strategic partnership with Ubisoft, the new projectors are being launched alongside the highly anticipated game, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. The projectors are optimized for a superior gaming experience, featuring a low-latency gaming mode with an input lag as low as 1 ms, a 240 Hz refresh rate, and support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).

As an incentive for early adopters, customers who pre-order a projector from the new series will receive a free projector stand and a game code for Assassin's Creed: Shadows.

Pricing and Availability.

The new Horizon 20 series projectors are available for pre-order, with full availability expected to begin on October 15, 2025. The pricing is as follows:

• Horizon 20: $1,699 (Early-bird price: $1,189)
• Horizon 20 Pro: $2,499 (Early-bird price: $1,749)
• Horizon 20 Max: $2,999 (Early-bird price: $2,399)

The company also hinted at a new enterprise-focused projector called "Titan," but details on its pricing and release date remain under wraps. With its impressive specs and a clear focus on both home entertainment and gaming, the Horizon 20 series positions XGIMI as a major player in the high-end projector market.

Google Revives 'Androidify' with AI, Turning Selfies into Bots.

Google has relaunched its popular 'Androidify' tool, this time with powerful artificial intelligence at its core. The new app, available on the web and as a standalone Android app, allows users to transform a selfie or a text prompt into a personalized Android bot.

How It Works: The Magic Behind the Scenes.

The new Androidify app is a showcase for Google's latest AI models. When you upload a photo, it first uses Gemini 2.5 Flash to analyze the image, generating a detailed caption that describes your appearance, clothing, and accessories. This detailed description is then fed to a fine-tuned version of Imagen 3, which creates a unique Android bot that reflects your style.

Alternatively, you can skip the selfie and simply enter a text prompt to design your bot from scratch. This gives you complete creative freedom to create a custom character.

The app also serves as a demonstration for developers, highlighting how to use modern Android development practices and libraries such as Material 3 Expressive components and the ML Kit Pose Detection API.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Android Bot.

Creating your own Android bot is a simple and fun process. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the App or Website: Download the Androidify app from the Google Play Store or visit the official Androidify website.
2. Start Creating: Upload a selfie or enter a text prompt to describe your desired bot.
3. Generate Your Bot: The app will use AI to generate your unique Android bot based on your input.
4. Customize and Share: Once your bot is created, you can personalize it by selecting from various formats (e.g., 1:1, Wallpaper, Banner), and backgrounds.
5. Animate Your Bot (Fridays Only): On Fridays in September, a limited number of users can animate their Android bot into an 8-second video using Veo 3, Google's video generation model.

You can then share your custom Android bot on social media using the hashtag #Androidify.

What Makes Androidify Stand Out?

The new Androidify experience is infinitely personal, letting you transform yourself into an Android bot in countless ways. Whether you upload a selfie or craft a fun, imaginative prompt, the AI ensures your creation feels unique and deeply customizable.

At the same time, the app is creative and fun, designed to be playful and expressive. It’s perfect for sharing with friends, showing off on social media, or simply giving your digital identity a fresh look.

For developers, Androidify is more than just a toy; it’s developer-friendly. The app has been built using the latest Android design frameworks and tools, offering a practical showcase of how modern Android UI and AI integration come together seamlessly.

And to top it off, Androidify adds a daily surprise factor. With weekly animation features powered by AI, users can see their avatars come alive, keeping the experience engaging and exciting every time they return.

Google Play Games Update to Publicly Display Your Gaming Activity.

A new update to Google Play Games is set to launch, with a primary focus on publicizing users' gaming activities. The update will transform the Google Play Games profile into a central hub, making your gaming journey visible to others.

Your Gaming Profile Becomes Public.

The upcoming changes, rolling out starting September 23, 2025, will make it easier for people to see what you play. Your updated profile will showcase aggregated statistics and progress tracking from your entire gaming history on Android, and with the option to import your past activity, your new profile will be a comprehensive public record of your gaming life.

This new feature is designed to help users build a gaming community. The public profiles will make it easier for people to see what games you play, what your achievements are, and what your stats look like, which is likely to encourage new connections among gamers.

What to Know About Your Data.

The new profiles will be accessible directly from the Google Play Store, making your gaming activity more visible to the wider Android community. While the update aims to enhance the social aspect of gaming, Google has stated that you will have full control over your data. This includes the ability to manage the visibility of your profile and data and the option to delete it entirely.

Google Teases Major Nest Cam and Gemini Updates for October.

Google has officially teased a new era for its smart home products, with a major announcement scheduled for October 1. The company's teaser confirms that new Nest Cam and Gemini updates are on the way, promising a significant evolution for the Google Home ecosystem.

The most anticipated reveal is a new generation of the Nest Cam. While Google's teaser image shows a redesign, with a new look for the camera sensor, prior leaks suggest more is coming. The new indoor Nest Cam is rumored to feature a 2K video update, a significant jump in resolution that would improve image clarity and detail. Updates to the outdoor camera and doorbell are also expected to be part of the announcement.

In addition to hardware, Google is also focused on software. The teaser confirms that "Gemini is coming to Google Home," indicating that Google's advanced AI model will be integrated into the smart home experience. A new Gemini-powered speaker is also expected to be unveiled. This integration is likely to enhance the capabilities of Google Home devices, offering more intuitive and intelligent interactions.

Is that you, Gemini? Come in and make yourself at Home 🏠

Sign up for updates: https://t.co/V85WgPJvQN pic.twitter.com/JJaVRW385A

— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) September 2, 2025

This forthcoming event on October 1 marks the first official teaser for a new generation of Nest Cam products and signals Google's commitment to bringing its AI innovations to the smart home.

Gboard Gets a New Font Size Setting.

Gboard for Android is receiving a new update that gives users more control over their keyboard's appearance. The update introduces a standalone "Font size" setting, which allows you to adjust the size of the keyboard's font independently of the system-wide display and text size settings.

This feature is particularly useful for users who prefer a smaller or larger system font but don't want the keyboard's keys to be disproportionately sized. The new setting ranges from 85% to 200%, with "Match System" being the default. When you change the font size, the letters, numbers, and tool icons on the keyboard are adjusted accordingly, but the size of emojis and their category titles remain unchanged.

How to Change Gboard's Font Size?

1. After receiving the update (currently rolling out to Gboard beta version 15.9), you may see a "Keyboard font size updated" banner on your Gboard.
2. Tap the gear icon on this banner to be taken directly to the new setting.
3. Alternatively, you can manually navigate to the setting by going to Gboard Settings > Preferences > Font size.
4. Use the slider to adjust the font size to your preference, from 85% to 200% of the default size.

This update is part of Google's ongoing effort to bring a more personalized and cohesive experience to its apps through the Material 3 Expressive design language and simplifying Gboard Settings.

Gmail for Android Gets a Fresh Look with Material 3 Expressive Redesign.

Google is rolling out a significant visual update to the Gmail for Android app, which aligns with the company's new Material 3 Expressive design language. This redesign, which has been in testing for some time, is now reaching a wider user base, offering a more modern and cohesive experience across the app.

The most noticeable change is the introduction of "expressive containers". Instead of a continuous, flat list, each email in the inbox is now placed within its own distinct card with rounded corners. This creates a cleaner, more visually separated look for each message, which some users have already started to receive. This builds on an earlier design iteration that placed the entire email list within a single, larger container.

Gmail Old Vs New

The update also brings subtle but meaningful changes to interactions and buttons. Swipe actions for archiving, deleting, or marking an email as read now feature a "pill-shaped" animation that is both fluid and modern. When you open a message, the Reply and Forward buttons at the bottom of the screen are more prominent and leverage Dynamic Color to stand out against the background.

This Gmail redesign is part of a larger push by Google to implement the Material 3 Expressive design across its suite of applications, including Google Keep and Google Messages. The new aesthetic emphasizes rounded edges, playful motion, and vibrant color palettes to create a more engaging and user-friendly interface. While the current rollout focuses on the main inbox view and message details, certain parts of the app, such as the Compose screen and the home screen widgets, remain unchanged for now.

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