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Google shuts down the AI image app Pixel Studio
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Google shuts down the AI image app Pixel Studio

Engadget Ā· Jun 5, 2026, 4:50 PM

Key takeaways

  • Google Google has shut down its Pixel Studio app with the latest update, according to a report by 9to5Google.
  • The software update that bricks Pixel Studio is rolling out now, but it could take a while to reach everyone.
  • Pixel Studio's latest update marks the end of the Pixel-exclusive app as users are now being redirected to use Nano Banana in Gemini

Google Google has shut down its Pixel Studio app with the latest update, according to a report by 9to5Google. The AI-powered image generation app launched less than two years ago and received a fairly substantial content update last year. The app now redirects users to Gemini.

The software update that bricks Pixel Studio is rolling out now, but it could take a while to reach everyone. Once downloaded, the main interface displays a prominent "Open Gemini" button that leads to the Play Store. It also suggests that users try Nano Banana for image generation.

Pixel Studio's latest update marks the end of the Pixel-exclusive app as users are now being redirected to use Nano Banana in Gemini

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