GCP Releases

Google Cloud releases and Terraform Google provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.

Tracking 833 GCP releases · Updated

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    Database Center Generative Views in Preview

    Database Center generative views are now available in preview, leveraging Gemini to create custom dashboard views from natural language prompts. This feature allows users to generate and save detailed views of their database fleet inventory and metrics. It is intended for engineers and architects managing database fleets.

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    AlloyDB for PostgreSQL: ChatGPT integration for toolset access

    AlloyDB for PostgreSQL now allows ChatGPT users to list and use the AlloyDB toolset via the AlloyDB remote MCP server. This enhancement aims to streamline access and usability for developers leveraging both platforms. The feature is now available for users of ChatGPT interacting with AlloyDB.

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    Secret Manager integrates with Agent Development Kit

    Secret Manager and Parameter Manager now integrate with the Agent Development Kit (ADK) for secure runtime retrieval of secrets and parameters. This enhancement prevents sensitive credentials from being exposed within LLM contexts or conversation histories, enhancing security for AI development. The integration is available now, offering improved credential management for developers building with the ADK.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpgadeprecationengineer ·

    Gemini Enterprise Deprecates NotebookLM Enterprise, Podcast API

    Gemini Enterprise is deprecating NotebookLM Enterprise and the Podcast API. This deprecation means no new customers will be allowlisted for the Podcast API, which was previously GA with allowlist. This change affects users of these specific Gemini Enterprise features.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineermedia ·

    Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform adds supervised fine-tuning for Flash Lite

    Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform now offers supervised fine-tuning for the gemini-3.1-flash-lite model in preview. This feature allows customization of the model using specific data, with initial support limited to certain regions and multi-region endpoints. The update also enhances fine-tuning by enabling part-level media resolution declarations for images, videos, and PDFs, supporting ultra-high resolution.

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    BigQuery Enhances Query Execution and Python UDFs

    BigQuery can now re-execute queries to proactively detect performance or correctness regressions at no extra cost. Python User-Defined Functions (UDFs) are now generally available, allowing integration with PyPI libraries and external services. Additionally, a new AI.AGG function is available in preview for semantic aggregation of unstructured data using natural language.

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    Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform Updates

    Google Cloud announces several new features for its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, including the general availability of Gemini 3.5 Flash and public previews for agent revisions, traffic splitting, Skill Registry, and a Managed Agents API. These updates aim to improve agent development, deployment, and management for enterprise users. Most features are in preview, with Gemini 3.5 Flash now generally available, impacting developers and architects building AI-powered agents.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineerfinance ·

    Google Cloud CCaaS 4.30: New Features and Numerous Bug Fixes

    Google Cloud CCaaS version 4.30 introduces several new features, including the ability to skip IVR greetings, advanced call scheduling enabled by default in the headless SDK, and a new queue status endpoint for real-time operational data. The update aims to enhance contact center efficiency and provide better insights to administrators and voice AI systems. Additionally, the release includes a significant number of bug fixes addressing issues with message display, ticket ownership, agent adapter errors, chat history, and call routing, benefiting all users of the platform.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewengineer ·

    Gemini Enterprise Updates: Crossbeam, Gemini 3.5 Flash, and NotebookLM

    Gemini Enterprise now supports connecting Crossbeam data stores in public preview and offers Gemini 3.5 Flash in general availability across multiple regions. NotebookLM Enterprise also gains GA for creating slide decks and infographics. These updates benefit Gemini Enterprise users, offering enhanced data integration and improved AI model access, alongside new content generation capabilities in NotebookLM.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aiawsengineer ·

    Cloud Load Balancing: Google tag gateway for advertisers

    Google Cloud now offers a Google tag gateway for advertisers, enabling website owners to manage and deploy Google tags via Cloud Load Balancing. This feature routes measurement traffic through your domain using a global external Application Load Balancer, enhancing data accuracy for advertising campaign optimization. It is now available for use, with detailed information provided in the documentation.

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    Gemini Enterprise: Agent Designer defaults to Gemini 3.1 Pro

    Gemini Enterprise's Agent Designer now defaults to Gemini 3.1 Pro for new agents in US and Global regions. This change aims to provide improved performance for users, with existing agents already migrated to the new default model. Users can still select Gemini 2.5 Pro or Gemini 2.5 Flash after creation or manually revert their agents if preferred.

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