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 infragcpengineergcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark: New image versions, Iceberg, and Spark optimizations
New subminor image versions for Managed Service for Apache Spark have been released, impacting Conda channel configurations until August 2026. These new versions introduce Iceberg 1.10 support for Dataproc 2.3 clusters and enable Spark skewed-join and self-join optimizations by default. Users creating clusters with the new subminor versions must specify exact subminor versions and can opt-in to Iceberg 1.10 via a cluster property.
breaking announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Releases Include Security Fixes and Minor Updates
Several recent Container Optimized OS releases have been published, bringing minor updates and significant security patches. These updates include upgraded packages like logrotate, oslogin, and GPU installers, alongside critical fixes for CVEs affecting containerd and glibc. The changes primarily impact users running workloads on Google Cloud's Container Optimized OS.
security patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates Address Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
This release of Container Optimized OS (COS) incorporates numerous security fixes for Docker, containerd, and the Linux kernel, including multiple CVEs. These updates are critical for maintaining system integrity and protecting against known vulnerabilities. All users of COS are advised to update to benefit from these security enhancements.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewengineergcp-bigquerygcp-gkegcp-compute-engine ·
Cloud SDK 574.0.0 adds Agent Registry, AI Platform commands
Cloud SDK version 574.0.0 introduces new commands for AI Platform, Agent Identity, and Agent Registry, alongside enhancements for GKE backups and BigQuery UDFs. These updates aim to improve management of AI governance policies and agent resources, while also fixing bugs and adding regional endpoint support for Datastream and Database Migration Service. The release is generally available, impacting users who interact with these GCP services via the gcloud CLI.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh Security Patch Releases
Multiple versions of Cloud Service Mesh (1.29.5-asm.3, 1.28.9-asm.2, 1.27.9-asm.8, and managed sidecar versions 1.21.6-asm.38, 1.20.8-asm.88, 1.19.10-asm.78) have been released with fixes for security vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-34182 and CVE-2026-45447. These updates address critical security issues and are available for in-cluster and managed deployments. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest versions to incorporate these security patches.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-gkegcp-cloud-storage ·
GKE Cloud Storage FUSE Mount Failures and Dataplane V2 Connectivity Issues
Google Kubernetes Engine clusters using Cloud Storage FUSE may experience mount failures if the metadata service is not ready during sidecar initiation, impacting users on specific versions. A separate issue in GKE versions 1.35+ with Dataplane V2 can cause transient connectivity timeouts to the metadata server upon node startup. Mitigation involves upgrading GKE or implementing init containers, with further improvements planned for future patches.
announcement - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpengineergcp-bigquerygcp-gke ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.38.0 Adds New Resources and Enhancements
The Terraform Google Provider v7.38.0 introduces several new resources and data sources for managing various Google Cloud services. It also includes significant improvements to existing resources, particularly within GKE, for better performance and flexibility. These changes benefit engineers and architects managing GCP infrastructure with Terraform, offering more granular control and efficiency in resource management. This release focuses on expanding capabilities and refining user experience.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcpgaengineerhealthcaregcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-storagegcp-pubsub ·
SAP on Google Cloud: ABAP SDK and BigQuery Connector Updates
Google Cloud has released version 1.14 of the ABAP SDK and version 2.15 of the BigQuery Connector for SAP, both now generally available. These updates address specific issues including signature verification for Cloud Storage and attribute consistency in Pub/Sub messages during replication. These releases are relevant for SAP users running on or integrating with Google Cloud.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM adds Gemini Cloud Assist for feed management
Google SecOps SIEM now integrates Gemini Cloud Assist (GCA) into its Feed Management interface to assist users with feed configuration and troubleshooting. This feature provides guidance but does not automatically apply changes, requiring manual user intervention. Additionally, an issue causing under-reported ingestion metrics has been corrected, which may result in a one-time spike in reported metrics.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes infraga ·
Agent Registry reaches General Availability on GCP
Agent Registry is now generally available (GA) on Google Cloud Platform. This launch includes the v1 API, client libraries in multiple languages, A2A v1 protocol support, and GA-level Terraform integration for managing agent configurations. While GA, current limitations include the absence of Access Transparency/Approval features and some data residency compliance reporting capabilities.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Google Distributed Cloud for VMware Patch Release Delay
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for VMware is experiencing a delay in patch releases. The team is actively working to resolve the issue and will provide updates. Users awaiting patches should monitor the official announcements for further information.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitynetworkinggcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Apigee X: Security patches and TLS 1.3 upgrade
Apigee X has released an updated version (1-17-0-apigee-10) containing numerous security patches for its ingress gateway and an upgrade of the default outbound TLS protocol to TLS 1.3. These changes aim to enhance security and compliance by addressing multiple CVEs and improving TLS configuration. The release includes fixes for certificate creation issues and introduces a new proxyProtocol.mode property for HAProxy compatibility. Rollout is ongoing and may take several business days to complete across all Google Cloud zones.
security patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infra ·
Cloud Shell removes default Terraform CLI
Cloud Shell has removed the Terraform CLI from its default environment. Users can now customize their environment to install the CLI during startup or persist it in their home directory, ensuring it's available across sessions.
patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-bigquery ·
Sensitive Data Protection fixes BigQuery timestamp bug
Sensitive Data Protection has resolved a bug where some BigQuery table data profiles incorrectly showed a 1970 timestamp instead of NULL for non-expiring tables. This fix ensures accurate expiration time representation in saved table data profiles. The issue affected exports generated between July 2025 and June 2026, and new exports will now display correct timestamps.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewengineergcp-bigquerygcp-looker ·
Looker 26.10: Model Localization, Dashboard Layouts, and Enhanced AI Features
Looker 26.10 introduces several new features and enhancements, including model localization for imported projects and the ability to preserve dashboard layouts on smaller screens. It also expands AI capabilities with updates to the Gemini Expression Assistant and Conversational Analytics. These updates are rolling out starting June 22, 2026, with some features available in preview and others generally available, impacting content creators, administrators, and embedded users.
breaking feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpengineer ·
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service Bug Fixes
This release addresses numerous issues within Google Cloud's Contact Center as a Service offering. Fixes improve chat functionality, SMS handling, voicemail greetings, call deflections, reporting accuracy, and integration stability with third-party CRMs like Kustomer, Salesforce, and Twilio. These patches benefit administrators and agents by restoring expected functionality and resolving data inconsistencies.
patch - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineer ·
Apigee Hybrid v1.16.6 Security Patch Released
Google Cloud has released Apigee Hybrid version v1.16.6, incorporating various security fixes and CVE patches. This patch is applied via Helm charts, simplifying the upgrade process for users managing container images. The release targets administrators and engineers using Apigee Hybrid for API management.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR 6.3.90 Release
Google SecOps SOAR version 6.3.90 is rolling out to initial regions, bringing internal and customer bug fixes. This release aims to improve the platform's stability and performance. The update is currently in its first phase of regional deployment.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps: Cloud SQL Scheduled Maintenance
Cloud SQL instances will undergo a scheduled minor upgrade on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This maintenance is part of Google SecOps' ongoing efforts to ensure the reliability and security of its services. All users of Cloud SQL are advised to be aware of this upcoming maintenance window.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.89 Available
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.89, now available in all regions. This update provides new capabilities and improvements to the security orchestration, automation, and response platform. Users can access the new version immediately.
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