Google's Gemini Chatbot Set to Revolutionize Image Editing with New Inline Feature
Recent developments indicate that Google is enhancing the image generation features of its Gemini chatbot. Reports suggest that the tech company is integrating an inline image editing option into the AI tool. This feature has been detected in the latest beta iteration of the Google application, and although it seems to be designed primarily for smartphones, the availability on the web version remains uncertain. It's worth noting that the Microsoft Designer platform currently includes a similar inline editing function, driven by Copilot.
In an update from Android Authority, the new inline editing capability was found within the Google for the beta version 15.40.31 of the Android application.29. This discovery occurred during an analysis process of the application's coding structure. Users enrolled in the Google beta program cannot yet experiment with this functionality, as it hasn't been introduced yet visible for testing.
Previously, altering an image with Gemini posed significant challenges for users. If there was a disliked element within the image, users had to provide additional details in a new prompt to generate a revised version. Unfortunately, this approach often resulted in the deletion of favorable aspects from the original image and the introduction of new flaws. Users had no mechanism to keep the desirable features intact while addressing the less appealing ones.
However, the situation may be changing with this new functionality. Based on a demonstration video shared by the outlet, the feature operates through a two-step interaction from the user. After an image is produced, the user can select a specific section of the image and provide a follow-up prompt, prompting Gemini to adjust only that portion without impacting the remainder of the image.
Despite the promise shown in the demonstration, it is clear that the feature is still in development. The video illustrated several occasions where the entire image was altered, even though instructions were given to modify only a specific area. Nonetheless, it is believed that these concerns may be resolved by the time the feature becomes widely available to users.
