Google cuts image generation prices with Nano Banana 2.1

google released nano banana 2.1, an updated image model that offers improved visual quality, text rendering, and character consistency. it can process up to 14 reference images at once and supports 1k, 2k, and 4k resolutions. the model is rolling out across google's products, including the gemini app and google ai studio. with pricing cut roughly in half, a 1k image now costs 3.36 cents, down from 6.70 cents for nano banana 2. this change affects developers and businesses using google's image generation services, potentially making ai-powered image creation more accessible.