Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Gemini is cozying up with Chrome through a new side panel and Nano Banana integration. Now, in early 2026, Google’s only strengthening the connection between Gemini and Chrome, delivering a new side-panel Gemini view and integrating the utterly fantastic Nano Banana. Nano Banana has been one of our favorite additions to Gemini, really upping its game when it comes to generating imagery. GoogleWith Gemini in Chrome, Nano Banana offers rich, image-based feedback. Both the new Gemini side panel and Nano Banana integration start rolling out today.