- Google, originally released in mid-September 2026, has updated the September 2026 version of “New features on Android (Latest features for Android devices)”—content highlighting the latest features rolling out to Android devices—and published it once again within the “Google” settings on Android.
- The “Gemini Live Guided Vision” feature, which began rolling out from late September to early October 2026, has been added.
- The lineup includes: Direct image generation/editing with Gemini Live, Gemini Live Guided Vision, Gemini and Gemini Live in Android Auto, AI photo editing in Google Photos, “Chat theme” customization in Google Messages, Search Live, and the introduction of “Nano Banana 2” for the Google Messages image generation feature “Remix”.
In early October 2026, Google updated the September 2026 version of “New features on Android (Latest features for Android devices)”—content that introduces the latest features rolling out to Android devices, which was originally published in mid-September 2026—and made it available once again within the “Google” settings on Android.
This September 2026 update of “New features on Android” now includes “Gemini Live Guided Vision,” which began rolling out from late September to early October 2026. While the initial September 2026 release featured six new features, the addition of “Gemini Live Guided Vision” brings the total to seven.
The full lineup features: direct image generation/editing with “Gemini Live,” “Gemini Live Guided Vision,” “Gemini” and “Gemini Live” in “Android Auto,” AI photo editing in “Google Photos,” “Chat theme” changes in “Google Messages,” “Search Live,” and the introduction of “Nano Banana 2” for the “Google Messages” image generation feature “Remix.” This is based on the September 2026 Android Drop, which was announced on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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| ■ Direct image generation / editing with “Gemini Live” |
| ■ “Gemini Live Guided Vision” |
| ■ “Gemini” and “Gemini Live” in “Android Auto” |
| ■ AI photo editing in “Google Photos” |
| ■ “Chat theme” changes in “Google Messages” |
| ■ “Search Live” |
| ■ Introduction of “Nano Banana 2” for the “Google Messages” image generation feature “Remix” |
Please note that the latest feature notification content for Android devices, “New features on Android (Latest features for Android devices),” is available on non-Google Pixel Android devices powered by the Android version of the “Google Play services” app.
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