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Google Launches Gemini-Powered “Pics” Design App for Workspace

5/20/2026

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Google announced on May 19, 2026 that it will launch Pics, an AI design app for Workspace in the United States.
Pics uses Gemini-powered editing to let users click, comment or re-prompt to adjust element, swapping a cat for a dog.
Built on Nano Banana 2, Pics is in web access and will roll out to Google AI Ultra subscribers this summer, embedding in Workspace apps to challenge Canva and Claude Design.

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Google announced on May 19, 2026 that it will launch Pics, an AI design app for Workspace in the United States.
Pics uses Gemini-powered editing to let users click, comment or re-prompt to adjust element, swapping a cat for a dog.
Built on Nano Banana 2, Pics is in web access and will roll out to Google AI Ultra subscribers this summer, embedding in Workspace apps to challenge Canva and Claude Design.