Nano Banana 2.1 briefly appears in Google Flow, but Google has not confirmed a launch

Google has launched Nano Banana 2.1, integrating it into consumer and business products like the Gemini app to enhance visual design quality. Released on October 6, 2026, this model is available through the Gemini API at half the per-image price of Nano Banana 2. While it briefly appeared in Google Flow before official confirmation, Google now recommends Nano Banana 2.1 as the default for new projects, providing superior editing and subject consistency for most professional workloads.