Gemini AI for Android is reportedly getting a new feature that will allow users to edit images generated by the chatbot. A report found evidence of the feature in Google’s beta app for Android. Interestingly, the feature will supposedly allow users to edit images using both text prompts and by highlighting a specific part of the image. While the feature was found in Google’s beta app, it has not been made visible and beta testers may not be able to use it.
Gemini reportedly getting image editing feature
Editing the images generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is currently a tricky task. In most cases, users only have the option to regenerate the image with improved prompts. However, there is no guarantee that the newly generated images will be similar to the images previously created by the chatbot. Last week, Meta announced image editing capabilities for its chatbot.
Gemini function for image editing
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Now, according to a report According to Android Authority, Google may be adding a similar feature to its internal chatbot. The publication found evidence of the feature in the Google beta app for Android version 15.29.34.29. Gemini AI users on Android will reportedly get two ways to edit a generated image.
The first method would use text prompts. Once an image has been generated, users can reportedly write prompts to change specific elements in the image. The publication claims that the AI ​​can now distinguish when users want a completely new image and when users want the generated image to be only slightly different.
The second method would allow users to highlight a portion of the image by circling it. According to the publication, this can also be done with a stylus on smartphones that support it. Once a portion is circled, users can type a prompt about what they want to change about it, and Gemini AI will reportedly do it.
Notably, the feature is currently not visible and was discovered during an app teardown. The report speculates that Google may have to make some server-side changes before it becomes active. However, the tech giant has not made any announcement regarding the image editing feature.
