- On Monday, June 8, 2026, version v2.3 of the AI image generation app “Pixel Studio” for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series was released.
- The service has been abruptly discontinued.
- A message appears stating, “To create images and animations, please try Nano Banana in the Gemini app.”
On Monday, June 8, 2026, the v2.3 update for the “Pixel Studio” AI image generation app, designed for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series, was released. However, this update has effectively brought the service to an abrupt end.
Upon launching the app after the v2.3 update, users are met with a message that says, “To create images and animations, please try Nano Banana in the Gemini app,” accompanied by a link to the Gemini app. All previously available features within Pixel Studio have been completely disabled.
Additionally, a new “Delete App Data” option has been added. In essence, the Pixel Studio app has been shut down.
Furthermore, an analysis of the app’s code confirms the addition of resources related to the shutdown of Pixel Studio and the redirection to the Gemini app.
<string name="try_gemini_message">To create images and animations, try nNano Banana in the Gemini app</string>
<string name="open_gemini_button_text">Open Gemini</string>
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<string name="super_g_path_main_48">M24,37.26C30.46,37.26 34.9,33.58 35.84,28.52L40,24L44.818,28.52C43.209,38.925 35.298,46 24,46C11.84,46 2,36.16 2,24C2,11.84 11.84,2 24,2C29.94,2 34.9,4.18 38.72,7.74L32.42,14.04C30.12,11.88 27.24,10.76 24,10.76C16.82,10.76 10.98,16.86 10.98,24.02C10.98,31.18 16.82,37.26 24,37.26Z</string>
<string name="empty_stickers_text_maintenance">No stickers</string>
<string name="project_empty_text_maintenance">No projects</string>Pixel Studio, which debuted alongside the Pixel 9, has fulfilled its purpose and has been retired in favor of the arrival and evolution of the “Nano Banana” image generation AI model within the Gemini app.
“Pixel Studio” App Link
