Google Gemini’s Nano Banana AI engine is arguably the most trending thing in social media right now, after the iPhone 17 launch, that is. Users are going bonkers with Nano Banana to create some breathtaking edits. Now, Perplexity has made things even easier for those wanting to jump on this hype train by bringing the AI to WhatsApp.
Perplexity announced that users will be able to use the Nano Banana engine on WhatsApp. The AI startup has brought Googe’s Gemini 2.5 Flash engine to the Perplexity bot on WhatsApp. In an X post, the company claimed that users can now use the “highest-quality model” directly on the Meta-owned platform. Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity, reshared the post on X.
How to use Nano Banana on WhatsApp
Users no longer need to go to Gemini or Google AI Studio to use Nano Banana. To use the AI engine on WhatsApp, you need to chat with the Perplexity AI bot on the app.
To kick things off, simply head over to WhatsApp and message +1 (833) 436-3285. This will give you access to Perplexity, as well as the Nano Banana engine.
After starting a conversation, you can send an image and give a prompt of your choice. Nano Banana works best with detailed prompts and generates accurate images. Be it the iconic saree trend or 4K retro portraits, the model will produce the same images as it does directly on Google’s apps.
Here is one prompt that we tried:
“A close-up, professionally composed photograph showcasing a hand-crocheted yarn doll gently cradled by two hands. The doll has a rounded shape, featuring the cute chibi image of the [upload image] character, with vivid contrasting colors and rich details. The hands holding the doll are natural and gentle, with clearly visible finger postures, and natural skin texture and light/shadow transitions, conveying a warm and realistic touch. The background is slightly blurred, depicting an indoor environment with a warm wooden tabletop and natural light streaming in from a window, creating a comfortable and intimate atmosphere. The overall image conveys a sense of exquisite craftsmanship and cherished warmth.”
Is Nano Banana on WhatsApp free?
In the announcement, Perplexity did not specify whether you can use Nano Banana through its bot on WhatsApp for free. However, Google does provide limited free usage for the engine, with paid subscribers getting greater access. This could likely be the case with the Perplexity bot, too.
India has the highest usage of Nano Banana according to Google, with the Gemini app topping the charts on Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The access to Nano Banana on WhatsApp will likely lead to even more users trying their hands on this trend.
One must note that the Perplexity WhatsApp bot is a lot more than just Nano Banana. You can use the AI for any tasks, as you would with the regular Perplexity app.
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