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
- Google Cloud release notes infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: Cluster Version Updates and Security Enhancements
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions for Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, offering updated features and security patches. These updates are crucial for users seeking the latest GKE capabilities and improved security posture through updated Container-Optimized OS images. Users should review the available versions for their specific channel and consider upgrading to benefit from cumulative security fixes. Several older versions are also being deprecated in the Extended channel, with removal scheduled within 90 days.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Cloud Service Mesh Releases Security Updates
Managed Cloud Service Mesh has released new sidecar versions for its rapid, regular, and stable channels, addressing a security vulnerability CVE-2026-035. These updates are rolling out progressively. The security proxy for Gateway API on GKE is also being updated across all managed release channels.
security - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps adds SIEM case search and async APIs
Google SecOps now integrates SIEM Search with case and case history analysis, enabling security teams to correlate security telemetry and case details in one interface. It also introduces asynchronous Search APIs for large datasets, allowing non-blocking, long-running queries. These updates streamline incident response and improve application responsiveness for security analysts and developers working with large security datasets.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM adds asynchronous search APIs
Google SecOps SIEM now supports asynchronous search APIs for large datasets, enabling long-running queries without blocking applications. This feature allows for non-blocking searches with operation IDs, handling up to 1 million results from various data sources like UDM events and ECG, and provides paginated results for efficient retrieval. This is ideal for users performing extensive data analysis within their security operations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpengineer ·
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service 4.40 Release
Google Cloud has released version 4.40 of its Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS). This update includes several bug fixes, addressing issues with Salesforce integrations, reporting dashboards, attachment visibility, call transfers, audio file uploads, agent logouts, and user uploads. The timing of the update varies based on individual deployment schedules.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpga ·
Google Cloud VMware Engine adds Mexico City region
The VMware Engine ve2 node type for Google Cloud VMware Engine is now available in the Mexico City region. This expansion provides users with a new geographic option for deploying their VMware environments on Google Cloud. This is a general availability announcement for the new region.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigaengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise: Gemini 3.5 Flash feature toggle removed June 2026
The Gemini 3.5 Flash feature management toggle will be removed on June 16, 2026. This impacts all regions and is a correction to a previously announced date. Users relying on this toggle for feature management should plan accordingly before the removal date.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineergcp-compute-engine ·
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 networkinggcpprevieweolengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh 1.29.4-asm.0 Released, Support for 1.26 Deprecated
Cloud Service Mesh has released version 1.29.4-asm.0, incorporating features from Istio 1.29.4 and Envoy v1.37.4-dev. This update introduces a list of unsupported environment variables, labels, and annotations, detailing specific configurations that will not function. Additionally, in-cluster Cloud Service Mesh version 1.26 is now out of support, impacting users who have not upgraded. This announcement affects users of Cloud Service Mesh, particularly those managing in-cluster deployments and planning upgrades.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-pubsub ·
Pub/Sub Lite to Kafka Migration Guide Updated
The migration guide for moving from Pub/Sub Lite to Managed Service for Apache Kafka has been updated. It now incorporates the latest client libraries and utilizes Kafka Connect for a more streamlined integration. This update is relevant for users migrating their data streaming infrastructure from Pub/Sub Lite to the managed Kafka service.
announcement - 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 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 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 aigaengineer ·
Gemini 3.5 Flash Now Generally Available for Code Assist
Gemini 3.5 Flash has reached general availability for Gemini Code Assist users in VS Code and IntelliJ. This powerful model can now be utilized for agent mode, chat, and code generation functionalities. The availability extends to users working within these popular IDEs, enabling enhanced AI-powered coding assistance.
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 securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.88
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.88, currently rolling out to initial regions. This update focuses on internal and customer-facing bug fixes. Further details on regional availability can be found in the provided documentation.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcpgaengineer ·
Cloud Location Finder reaches General Availability
Google Cloud's Cloud Location Finder service is now generally available. This service helps developers identify the most suitable geographic locations for their cloud resources. It is now production-ready for all Google Cloud users.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR 6.3.87 Released
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.87, which is now available across all regions. This release signifies an update to the security orchestration, automation, and response platform. Users can expect the latest improvements and features to be accessible immediately.
announcement - 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.
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