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Amanda Caswell

I used Google’s 17 new AI tools to build 5 fun apps — here's how

Google AI logo on phone.

Gemini AI Studio just dropped 17 APIs that anyone can use for vibe coding. From Nano Banana to real-time transcription, AI Studio now gives vibe coders so many more ways to plug Gemini into their own apps.

You can try these tools for free within the standard limits on usage, tokens and daily requests. Go beyond those, and you’ll need either pay-as-you-go pricing or a premium subscription, which starts at about $20 per month. If you plan on vibe coding a lot, I have to say, it’s totally worth it. The ability to add these powerful AI tools quickly and effortlessly to any app, has taken my creativity to a whole new level.

Here’s how I used five different APIs to build completely unique apps — all from one prompt and a little imagination.

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