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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 330 GCP releases · Updated

  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaarchitect ·

    Agent Assist Proactive Knowledge Assist V2 now generally available

    Google Cloud's Agent Assist now offers Proactive Knowledge Assist V2 in General Availability. This update provides enhanced context for rich search, multiple suggested queries, and finer control over triggering events. It's designed for developers and architects building customer service applications.

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  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·

    Compute Engine Addresses Arm Core Vulnerability

    A security vulnerability, CVE-2025-10263, affecting bypass of translation stages or GPT protections in certain Arm core families has been resolved in Compute Engine. This addresses a critical security issue impacting users leveraging these specific Arm configurations. More details are available in the GCP-2026-036 security bulletin.

    security
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewdeprecationengineer ·

    Cloud SDK Updates Include AI, App Engine, and Networking Enhancements

    This release of the Cloud SDK brings several updates, including AI model deployment fixes, Java SDK upgrades for App Engine, and new networking options. It also adds features for Cloud Workstations, Database Migration, and Kubernetes Engine. These changes affect developers and engineers working with Google Cloud services, with some features promoted to general availability.

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  • Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·

    Apigee X release includes security fix and observability metrics

    Apigee X version 1-17-0-apigee-9 is now available, featuring a security fix for server-side request forgery and enhanced observability metrics for OpenTelemetry trace exports. This release benefits users by hardening security and improving monitoring capabilities. The update is rolling out globally and may take several days to complete across all zones.

    security patch announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·

    Gemini: Various bug fixes and enhancements in VS Code

    Gemini has released updates for its VS Code integration, addressing various bugs and introducing minor product enhancements. These changes aim to improve the overall stability and user experience for developers using Gemini within their VS Code environment. The specific scope and impact on existing workflows are not detailed.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infraengineer ·

    Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service SDK Updates

    This release fixes several bugs in the Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service SDKs for Android and mobile. Key fixes include resolving issues with form data passing, message ordering, chat session management, and timeout message customization. These updates improve the reliability and usability of the SDKs for developers integrating contact center functionality into mobile applications.

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  • Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpgaengineer ·

    Terraform Provider Google v7.36.0 Adds New Resources and Improvements

    HashiCorp's Terraform Provider Google v7.36.0 introduces several new data sources and resources for managing Google Cloud services, including Apigee and BigQuery IAM. It also enhances existing resources like `google_container_cluster` and `google_data_catalog_tag_template` with new fields and capabilities. This release addresses multiple bugs across services such as Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, and Vertex AI, improving overall stability and usability for infrastructure management. These updates are generally available and benefit engineers and architects managing GCP resources.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    Managed Service for Apache Airflow: API Dependencies Updated

    Several API dependencies are being phased out for Managed Airflow (Gen 3) and will require separate enablement for new Gen 2 environments. This change impacts users creating new Gen 2 environments in projects where the Cloud Composer API was not previously enabled. Existing environments remain unaffected, but users provisioning new Gen 2 environments, especially via automation, must now explicitly enable these dependencies.

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  • Google Cloud release notes governancegcpengineer ·

    Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service 4.39 Release

    Google Cloud CCaaS version 4.39 has been released, containing numerous bug fixes for agent and call management features. These improvements aim to enhance the reliability and user experience of the contact center platform for agents and supervisors. The update is being rolled out according to chosen deployment schedules.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·

    Cloud Service Mesh Security Patch Releases Address Vulnerability

    Multiple patch versions of Cloud Service Mesh (1.28.7-asm.4, 1.27.9-asm.5, and 1.26.8-asm.11) are now available, each containing a fix for security vulnerability GCP-2026-035. These releases update the underlying Envoy proxy versions and are relevant for users running in-cluster Cloud Service Mesh. A previously announced rollout has been stopped and will be superseded by a new release including these patches.

    security announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·

    Container Optimized OS Update Includes Numerous Linux Kernel Security Fixes

    This release of Google's Container Optimized OS (COS) addresses a significant number of security vulnerabilities within the Linux kernel, including multiple CVEs. These fixes are critical for maintaining the security posture of containerized workloads running on GCP. The update applies to all users of Container Optimized OS, with specific versions for Kernel, Docker, Containerd, and GPU drivers noted.

    security patch
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·

    Apigee hybrid v1.16.5 release

    Google Cloud released an updated version of Apigee hybrid, v1.16.5, on June 8, 2026. This patch release includes various security and CVE fixes. Users can upgrade via Helm charts, which automatically update container images, simplifying the process.

    security announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes infradeprecation ·

    GKE Updates Cluster Versions and Deprecates Older Releases

    Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions for the Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, enabling upgrades and new cluster creation. Several older versions are being deprecated and will be removed within 90 days, requiring users to upgrade to avoid potential issues. This update impacts GKE users managing cluster lifecycles and versioning across different release channels.

    security feature patch
  • Google Cloud release notes securityawsengineer ·

    reCAPTCHA Mobile SDK for iOS v18.9.1 released

    Version 18.9.1 of the reCAPTCHA Mobile SDK for iOS is now available. This update resolves issues with symbol collisions, particularly affecting libraries that use Objective-C protocols. This patch is relevant for iOS developers integrating reCAPTCHA into their applications.

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  • Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineer ·

    Looker 26.10 Release Notes

    Looker 26.10 is scheduled for June 2026, bringing numerous bug fixes and a new feature. These updates address issues related to scheduling, filters, downloads, and data visualization, benefiting Looker users across both original and Google Cloud core deployments. Notably, the release introduces support for Period-over-Period (PoP) measures on Trino database connections, enhancing analytical capabilities for engineers and analysts working with this data source.

    feature patch announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·

    Container Optimized OS Updates Address Multiple Linux Kernel CVEs

    Container Optimized OS (COS) has released updates for its kernel, Docker, and Containerd components. These updates are critical as they patch numerous security vulnerabilities (CVEs) identified in the Linux kernel, enhancing the overall security posture of the operating system. The fixes are included in the latest versions of COS, applicable to users running these container environments on Google Cloud Platform.

    security patch
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·

    Anthos Config Management addresses CVEs

    Anthos Config Management has been updated to address multiple Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). This security patch is critical for all users to ensure their systems are protected against known threats. The update involves dependency refreshes, a standard procedure for maintaining system integrity.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aisecuritygcpengineer ·

    Security Command Center renames AI Protection findings

    Security Command Center (SCC) has renamed two finding categories within AI Protection to more clearly indicate that these detections relate to Gemini foundation models. This change impacts users monitoring AI Protection findings in SCC, clarifying the specific models being detected or not protected by Model Armor. The updated names are GEMINI_MODEL_DETECTED and GEMINI_MODEL_NOT_PROTECTED_BY_MODEL_ARMOR.

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  • Google Cloud release notes gcpengineerhealthcare ·

    Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service prerelease notes

    Google Cloud has announced prerelease notes for its Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS). This upcoming version includes several bug fixes addressing issues with virtual agent responses, reporting dashboards, attachment visibility, call handling, audio file uploads, agent session timeouts, and user upload data integrity. These updates aim to improve the reliability and functionality of the CCaaS platform for contact center agents and administrators.

    patch announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes infra ·

    Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal 1.33.900-gke.90 released

    Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.33.900-gke.90 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.33.11-gke.100. This release addresses several critical issues impacting cluster stability, control plane operations, and node management during updates and provisioning. Users upgrading should consult the provided documentation and verify storage vendor compatibility.

    patch announcement