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 832 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace: Attach Playbook to Alert Action Updated
Google SecOps Marketplace has refactored the code for the 'Attach Playbook to Alert' action in Siemplify, version 109.0. This update aims to improve internal code structure without introducing new user-facing functionality. The change affects users who utilize this specific action within their security playbooks.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securityazuredeprecationengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace Connector Updates and Deprecations
Google SecOps Marketplace is deprecating several connectors, including Azure Security Center, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender ATP, and Microsoft Graph Security, by March 30, 2027. These connectors will only receive critical bug fixes until then. Concurrently, updates have been made to the Google Chronicle connector for improved batch handling and monitoring, and various other connectors have received logic updates for error handling and minor fixes.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
GKE: Non-release channel clusters deprecated
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is deprecating the option to not enroll clusters in a release channel, effective June 14, 2027. This change impacts users managing clusters without a release channel, urging them to enroll before the removal date. After June 14, 2027, GKE will automatically enroll all remaining non-channel clusters into the Stable release channel.
deprecation - 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.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewdeprecationengineergcp-gkegcp-cloud-sqlgcp-cloud-storagegcp-compute-engine ·
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.
patch - 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.
patch - 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.
patch - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpgaengineergcp-bigquery ·
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.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-composer ·
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.
patch - 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.
patch 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 infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
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.
patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineergcp-bigquerygcp-looker ·
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.
patch - 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.
patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcpdeprecationengineer ·
GCP Data Catalog service deprecated, Knowledge Catalog unaffected
Google Cloud's Data Catalog service will be deprecated starting June 1, 2026, with potential disruptions to API access. Knowledge Catalog, formerly Dataplex Catalog, is not impacted by this change. Users are advised to migrate to Knowledge Catalog before the deprecation date.
deprecation - 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.
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