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- Oct 14, 2026DevelopersNano Banana 2 API is deprecated: how to move to Nano Banana 2.1Google deprecated gemini-3.1-flash-image on October 6, 2026. No shutdown date is set yet. Here is what changes when you switch to gemini-nano-banana-2.1.4 min read
- Sep 8, 2026DevelopersCall an image generation API from PythonGenerate a WebP image with Python and the Magnt API, using nothing but the standard library.5 min read
- Sep 8, 2026DevelopersSend a photo to the Magnt image editing APISend JPEG, PNG and WebP photos inline, with MIME checks, size limits and clear prompts.5 min read
- Sep 8, 2026DevelopersImage API responses: binary WebP or base64 JSON?A direct WebP download or base64 in JSON. What each gives you, and the size limits for both.4 min read
- Sep 8, 2026GuidesSmiling in Dating Photos: What the Research Says About MatchesPractical guide to smile photo statistics, what works, what doesn't, and how to improve your dating profile results.Guide
- Sep 7, 2026GuidesDo Outdoor Photos Get More Matches? What the Data ShowsPractical guide to outdoor photo statistics, what works, what doesn't, and how to improve your dating profile results.Guide
- Sep 6, 2026GuidesHow Many Photos Should You Have on a Dating Profile? The DataPractical guide to photo number statistics, what works, what doesn't, and how to improve your dating profile results.Guide
- May 4, 2026DataDating app statistics 202633 source-cited numbers on usage, swipe time, photos and how couples actually meet.33 stats
- May 2, 2026Photo tipsHinge prompts that actually work in 2026 (stop using 'Two truths and a lie')Most Hinge prompts you'll see are dead: overused, generic, or unanswerable. Here are the prompts that consistently invite engagement, and why.7 min read
- Apr 30, 2026Photo tipsSmiling vs not smiling on Bumble: a detailed breakdownSmiling and serious photos land very differently on Bumble, and not for the reason most people think.6 min read
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