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Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026

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Google announced at its annual Google I/O event on Tuesday that it’s launching Pics, a new AI-powered design and image-generation app for Google Workspace. The tech giant says it designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners.

With Pics, users can generate everything from social media graphics and invitations to marketing materials and mock-ups using simple text prompts, without needing any editing skills or advanced tools. By giving users an easy way to generate visuals, Google is looking to take on popular design apps like Canva, as well as products from AI-native competitors like Claude Design from Anthropic. Google’s entry into the space signals that AI-powered design is fast becoming a core competitive arena — with real stakes for any business that depends on visual content.

The new app is launching to a group of testers at I/O and will be rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers this summer, Google says.

The company acknowledges that although AI models today can generate high-quality images, it’s still difficult to modify just one part of an image. If you get an image that’s almost perfect but want to change a small detail, you have to write an entirely new prompt and hope the AI doesn’t alter too much. That’s why Pics not only generates images but also makes them easily editable.

 

Users can enter a prompt, and Pics will generate what they need. Gemini powers the editing layer, making every element in a generated design or image fully adjustable. You can write a new prompt to make changes, but you can also simply click the part you want to change and leave a comment — much like leaving feedback in Google Docs.

You can also edit directly, without leaving a comment or writing a prompt. For example, if you create a birthday party invitation and want to change the time listed on the card, you can do so manually.

Pics is powered by Nano Banana 2, which Google says is a strong fit for the app because it supports precise text rendering, real-world knowledge, and detailed visual output. Pics is also built natively into Google Workspace, enabling visual collaboration across its apps.

Once you’re happy with your design, you can download, copy, print, or share it with others. You can also pass it to someone else for a final round of edits before it goes out, Google says.

Catch up on the rest of Google IO 2026’s big news

Google Search as you know it is over

Google updates Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude

Google introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 agent assistant with Gmail integration

How to use Google’s new information agents

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NDC approves key appointments amid growing crisis

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has approved the appointments of Agada Abuh Theophilus as Director of New Media and Strategic Communications and Brian Dennis as Deputy Director of New Media and Strategic Communications.

The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director.

“The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved the appointments of Agada Abuh Theophilus as Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, and Brian Dennis as Deputy Director of New Media and Strategic Communications

“The party is excited to welcome both appointees and looks forward to the energy, expertise, and fresh perspective they bring to its communications efforts. The NDC is confident that their leadership will strengthen the party’s voice and deepen its engagement with Nigerians across every platform,” part of the statement read.

According to the statement, Theophilus is a strategic communications professional with experience in political campaigns, corporate brand management, institutional public relations and new media.

He is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, holds a Master’s degree in Development Communications and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on election administration and management.

Dennis, the statement added, is a communications analyst with seven years of experience in strategic and political communications. He holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution.

The NDC said the appointments are expected to strengthen the party’s communications structure and enhance engagement with Nigerians across various platforms.

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NDC primary fallout: What I discussed with Kwankwaso – Seriake Dickson

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Former Bayelsa State Governor and chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has disclosed details of his meeting with former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, saying their discussions centred on resolving internal issues within the party in Kano State.

Dickson made this known in a statement shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday following a meeting with Kwankwaso and senior NDC officials at his residence.

According to him, the meeting was part of his ongoing mediation efforts aimed at ensuring unity between party officials in Kano State and Kwankwaso, whom he described as the party’s leader in the state and vice-presidential candidate.

He noted that the NDC was rapidly emerging as a leading opposition platform in Nigeria and that disagreements were inevitable in any growing political movement. However, he stressed that such issues were being addressed through dialogue, consultation and reconciliation.

Dickson expressed confidence that the discussions with Kwankwaso would strengthen cooperation within the party and help members work together towards achieving electoral success.

He further described the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the Obidient Movement as important support groups for the party, revealing that steps were being taken to integrate their members into NDC activities nationwide.

“The Kwankwasiyya Movement, the Obidient Movement and other support groups remain valuable mobilization networks. I had earlier recieved a courtesy delegation some weeks ago by the Obidient Movement and promised to ensure their integration into the activities of our party at various levels across the country; and the same for the Kwankwasiyya movement which I have asked for their list of coordinators to be forwarded to the party for the same purpose. This process will be undertaken in a structured and orderly manner,” Dickson said.

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