Google releases Nano Banana 2.1, based on Gemini 3.6 Flash, saying it improves on previous versions "across the board"; pricing is ~50% lower than Nano Banana 2 (Matthias Bastian/The Decoder)

Google has launched Nano Banana 2.1, an updated model for image generation and editing. This new version is based on Gemini 3.6 Flash and reportedly offers "across the board" improvements over its predecessors. Notably, Nano Banana 2.1 is priced approximately 50% lower than Nano Banana 2, making it a more accessible option for users. This release was reported by Matthias Bastian for The Decoder.