Google Gemini has finally overtaken OpenAI’s popular chatbot ChatGPT to become the top-ranked app on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This rise in the ranking of Google Gemini is fuelled by ongoing popularity of the Nano-Banana AI image editing feature. For those unaware, the Nano-Banana trend transforms user photos into hyper-detailed 3D figurine-style portraits.The trend is now viral on various social media platforms including X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram. These AI-generated images resemble the collectible toys, complete with acrylic bases and stylized packaging — and have been embraced by celebrities like Sonam Bajwa and Rakesh Roshan, as well as politicians including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Goa CM Pramod Sawant.
Google Gemini app tops App Store and Play Store rankings
When TOI Tech checked the ‘Top Apps’ section of both the Apple App Store and Google Play Sore, Google Gemini ranked first followed by Threads and ChatGPT. This is a reversal from earlier months when ChatGPT led the charts during its own viral Ghibli-style image generation phase.Google has confirmed that the Nano-Banana feature is free for all the users can be accessed via the Google Gemini app. The tech giant has also urged users to share their creations online and has also promised to feature standout creations from the community.
Here’s how you can create your own Google Gemini Nano Banana trend 3D figurine
In order to create your own 3D figurine you can follow the below mentioned steps:– Open the Google Gemini app or Google AI Studio– Upload a solo photo– Paste the viral prompt (e.g., “Create a 1/7 scale commercialised figurine…”)– Hit Generate and wait for your 3D image– Refine or re-edit as needed
