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Google Cloud releases and Terraform Google provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 331 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewdeprecationengineer ·
Cloud SDK 571.0.0: AlloyDB labels, Dataproc confidential compute, BigLake beta
Cloud SDK version 571.0.0 includes new features for AlloyDB, Dataproc, and BigLake, along with updates to Cloud Storage and Compute Engine. Notably, AlloyDB now supports instance labels, Dataproc offers more control over confidential compute, and BigLake hive tables are promoted to beta. These changes benefit users managing cloud resources, particularly those working with data services and confidential computing environments. The release also includes several other minor enhancements and bug fixes.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Adds Gemini 3 Pro and 3.1 Flash Image Models
Gemini Enterprise is now generally available with Gemini 3 Pro image (Nano Banana Pro) and Gemini 3.1 flash image (Nano Banana 2) for image generation. These models enhance generative AI capabilities within the Gemini Enterprise app, offering advanced image creation features. Administrators can manage model availability through feature controls, with both models defaulting to off and available in the Global region.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
Datastream adds free tier for change data capture
Datastream now includes a free tier for change data capture (CDC) data processed from Google Cloud sources like AlloyDB for PostgreSQL and Spanner. This offers cost savings for users by providing the first 100 GiB of CDC data free per billing account monthly. The feature is available now and details are on the Pricing page.
feature - Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpgaengineer ·
Cloud Monitoring Histogram widgets for custom dashboards now GA
Histogram widgets are now generally available for Cloud Monitoring custom dashboards, offering a new way to visualize data distributions. These widgets group time series values into ranges and display their relative frequency, providing insights beyond simple point-in-time values. This enhancement is available for all users creating custom dashboards.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud Composer: Internal ingress for Cloud Run endpoints
Cloud Composer now supports accessing Cloud Run endpoints restricted to internal ingress traffic via your environment's network attachment. This enhancement is available for all Managed Airflow (Gen 3) versions through gcloud CLI beta commands and the beta Cloud Composer API. This update allows for more secure and restricted communication between Airflow environments and internal Cloud Run services.
feature - Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·
Cloud Trace enforces organization policies for observability buckets
The create-observability bucket flow now enforces organization policies for resource locations, Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEKs), and key storage projects. This change enhances security and compliance for trace data stored in observability buckets. The feature is available now for organizations using Cloud Trace with applicable policies.
feature - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpgaengineer ·
Filestore supports Private Service Connect
Google Cloud Filestore instances can now be configured to use Private Service Connect. This allows consumers to access managed services privately from within their VPC network using NFSv3 or NFSv4.1 file system protocols and IPv4 or IPv6 address families. This feature is now generally available.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
BigQuery Remote Functions: Custom Paths in Endpoint URL
BigQuery remote functions now support custom paths in the endpoint URL, allowing reuse of a single Cloud Run service for multiple functions via path suffixes. This enhancement provides greater flexibility in managing remote function endpoints. The feature is now generally available.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Apigee X: Updated Cassandra version released for security
Google Cloud has released an updated version of Apigee X's Cassandra, incorporating a security fix for infrastructure vulnerabilities. This update addresses multiple CVEs and aims to enhance the security posture of Apigee X deployments. The rollout began on June 2nd, 2026, and may take several business days to complete across all Google Cloud zones.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud Load Balancing adds post-quantum key exchange
Google Cloud Load Balancing now supports post-quantum key exchange for Application Load Balancers and external proxy Network Load Balancers. This feature protects current traffic from future quantum decryption risks by enabling clients that support TLS 1.3 and X25519MLKEM768 to use post-quantum key exchange. The rollout occurs in three phases, with opt-in available now and enablement by default beginning October 2026.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineer ·
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL: Configure read pool autoscaling cooldown
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL now allows configuration of a cooldown period before read pool instances autoscale. This feature provides more control over scaling events, potentially reducing costs and improving stability. It is available for users managing read pool instances and is detailed in the instance scaling documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
Firestore integrates with Google Cloud Knowledge Catalog
Firestore now supports searching and managing resources via Google Cloud Knowledge Catalog. This integration allows users to leverage Knowledge Catalog's metadata management capabilities for Firestore data. The feature is available now, enhancing data discovery and governance for Firestore users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
Firestore adds MongoDB compatibility and Knowledge Catalog integration
Google Cloud Firestore now offers MongoDB compatibility, allowing users to manage resources with familiar tools. This update integrates with Knowledge Catalog, enhancing metadata management and access for Firestore resources. This feature is now available for Firestore users seeking improved compatibility and data governance.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
reCAPTCHA Mobile SDK for Android v18.9.1 fixes build issue
reCAPTCHA Mobile SDK version 18.9.1 is now available for Android. This update resolves a package name collision problem that occurred when building projects with Android Gradle Plugin 9.0 or later. The fix ensures smoother build processes for developers using newer Gradle versions.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aiinfragcpgaengineer ·
Compute Engine GA for TPUs and MIG Bulk Mode
Google Cloud's Compute Engine now offers general availability for Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), enabling unified AI accelerator management for training and inference. Additionally, a new bulk mode for managed instance groups (MIGs) ensures all requested VMs are provisioned simultaneously, preventing partial deployments. These features benefit AI/ML practitioners and batch workload users by simplifying infrastructure management and ensuring resource availability.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpdeprecationengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform Discontinues Gemini 2.0 Flash Models
Gemini 2.0 Flash and Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite, including model serving and Provisioned Throughput, are discontinued and no longer available. Users should migrate to Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, Gemma 4, or newer Gemini releases. This change affects users currently relying on these older Gemini model versions for their agent platforms.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates: Kernel, Docker, GPU Drivers
This release of Google Container Optimized OS includes significant updates to its kernel, Docker, and NVIDIA GPU drivers across several versions. Key changes include the addition of new libraries, Python version upgrades, and enhancements to the Integrity Measurement Architecture (IMA) policy. These updates aim to improve system stability, security, and hardware compatibility for users running containerized workloads on GCP.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpgaarchitect ·
Composite Health for Private Service Connect GA on GCP
Composite Health for Private Service Connect is now generally available on Google Cloud Platform. This feature allows service producers to define health criteria for their published services, enabling automatic cross-region failover for consumers. This enhancement impacts service producers and consumers utilizing Private Service Connect backends.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcpengineer ·
SAP on Google Cloud: RHEL 10.0 Certified for SAP HANA/NetWeaver
Google Cloud has announced SAP certification for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10.0. This new certification enables SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver deployments on Google Cloud using the latest RHEL version. This announcement impacts SAP customers running their workloads on Google Cloud who may want to leverage RHEL 10.0.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationarchitect ·
Google Cloud VMware Engine: CUD Pricing Changes
Google Cloud VMware Engine is updating its committed use discount (CUD) policies. Post-paid 3-year CUDs purchased after May 31, 2026, will terminate on October 15, 2028, and 3-year pre-paid CUDs are no longer available. These changes affect customers using these specific discount structures for Google Cloud VMware Engine.
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