Google Photos continues to evolve into a powerful editing tool for both Android and iPhone users, thanks to the steady addition of advanced AI features. On Tuesday, Google announced six new updates for Google Photos, including Nano Banana–powered AI editing tools and expanded support for AI-based edits on iPhones.
Smarter photo searches with “Ask Photos”
The “Ask Photos” feature—Google’s AI-powered assistant for searching and managing photos—is getting a major boost. It now supports 17 additional languages and is rolling out to users in more than 100 countries. Users can ask more complex questions about the content of a photo or request edits directly from within the viewer. These upgrades are launching first in the U.S. on both Android and iPhone.
On iPhone, users can issue voice or text-based commands to tell the AI exactly what kind of edits they want—such as brightening a photo or enhancing a portrait. iOS users will also receive Google Photos’ redesigned editor, which debuted on Android in late May. This revamped editor offers intuitive gesture-based adjustments and smart edit suggestions powered by AI.
“Help me edit” gets more personal
Perhaps the most notable update lies in the upgraded “Help me edit” feature. It’s now powered by Google’s Nano Banana model, known for its natural language understanding and advanced image manipulation. Users can give the AI complex, name-specific instructions such as, “Remove Riley’s sunglasses, open my eyes, and make Engel smile.” The AI recognizes faces from private face groups and applies each edit accordingly.
Nano Banana first gained attention earlier this year for generating lifelike images and editing real photos with remarkable accuracy. Reports suggest that a Nano Banana 2 model is already being tested internally.
New “Create with AI” section
Google is also introducing a “Create with AI” hub under the Create tab. This section will offer template-based inspiration for users experimenting with Google Photos’ generative tools. Powered by Nano Banana, the templates make it easier to start creative projects—such as “put me in a high fashion photoshoot,” “create a professional headshot,” or “make me a winter holiday card.”
The feature will launch next week in the U.S. and India on Android devices, with plans to expand further. In the near future, personalized templates will also appear, catering to individual interests with prompts like “create a cartoon of me and my hobbies.”
