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 aiengineerhealthcare ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform adds AlphaGenome genomics model
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform now supports AlphaGenome, a foundation model from Google DeepMind for genomics. AlphaGenome analyzes DNA sequences to predict the impact of genetic variations on biological mechanisms. This feature is currently in an alpha release and is available for deployment within the Agent Platform.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaretailgcp-vertex-ai ·
Retail API rebranded to AI Commerce Search
The Retail Search feature within the Retail API has been rebranded to AI Commerce Search. This change aligns the intelligent AI search platform with the Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience product suite, enhancing its capabilities for e-commerce use cases. This update is relevant for all users of the Retail API and its search functionalities.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
Apigee X API Products support payload operations matching
Apigee X now supports payload operations matching in API Products through the new ParsePayload policy. This allows for more granular routing, monetization, authorization, and quota application based on request payload fields, such as those in JSON-RPC requests. The feature is available to all Apigee X customers in all supported regions at no extra cost.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark adds new subminor cluster image versions
Google Cloud has released new subminor cluster image versions for its Managed Service for Apache Spark. These updates remove preconfigured Conda channels, impacting users who rely on default aliases and manual package installation via Conda. Consumers must specify exact subminor versions and manually configure channels or pin to older versions until August 2026, after which older images will be disallowed.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Cluster Toolkit v1.94.0 Adds Slurm Reservation Support
Cluster Toolkit v1.94.0 introduces reservation subblock support for Slurm nodesets and adds network_policy as a variable to the GKE cluster module. It also loosens Terraform version constraints, enabling the use of newer Terraform versions. This release is relevant for users managing Slurm clusters with Cluster Toolkit on Google Cloud.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcp ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark Runtime Updates
Google Cloud is announcing updates to its Managed Service for Apache Spark with new subminor runtime versions. These updates include enabled Spark skewed-join and self-join optimizations by default, aiming to improve query performance. This announcement is relevant to users of the Managed Service for Apache Spark on Google Cloud.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee UI adds ParsePayload policy and payload operations matching
Apigee UI now supports the ParsePayload policy for extracting logical operations from structured payloads at runtime. This enhancement allows configuration and management of access control and quotas based on request payload content. This feature is available to all Apigee UI users. The release also notes the deprecation of the old UI on July 6, 2026.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpgaengineer ·
Bigtable GA: Tag Binding, Agent Skill, and Org Policy for Materialized Views
Google Cloud's Bigtable now supports binding existing tags to instances, enhancing resource management and policy enforcement. Additionally, the Bigtable agent skill is GA, empowering AI agents to perform various Bigtable operational tasks. Finally, Organization Policy Service custom constraints can now manage operations on continuous materialized views, all of which are now generally available.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaarchitect ·
Gemini Enterprise: Managed organization policy for data connectors now GA
Gemini Enterprise introduces managed organization policy constraints for data connectors, now generally available. These policies enable granular control over which external data sources and egress FQDNs your data stores can connect to, enhancing security and governance. This feature is for administrators managing Gemini Enterprise deployments.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine Standard Java: Route Image Processing to Cloud Run (Preview)
App Engine standard environment Java now supports routing image processing calls to Cloud Run services. This feature allows modernization of image transformation capabilities while keeping the main application on App Engine. It is currently in Preview and requires routing configuration.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Now Available in Japan and UK Regions
Gemini Enterprise has expanded its availability to the Japan (asia-northeast1) and United Kingdom (europe-west2) regions, offering at-rest data residency and machine learning processing within these locations. This update also includes support for the Gemini 3.5 Flash model in these new regions. The feature is currently in General Availability (GA) with an allowlist, requiring users to contact their Google account team for access.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Google SecOps adds data RBAC for first-party cases and alerts
Google SecOps has introduced data role-based access control (RBAC) for first-party cases and alerts in public preview, enhancing security and data segregation. This feature automatically inherits SIEM data access scopes to SOAR cases and alerts, ensuring analysts only view authorized data, with dual enforcement for access. Administrators can map SIEM scopes to SOAR environments, improving alert routing and visibility.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineergcp-spanner ·
Gemini in Spanner Studio helps fix SQL query errors
Spanner Studio now integrates Gemini to automatically suggest fixes for SQL query errors, providing line-by-line comparisons and explanations. This feature aims to streamline debugging for developers by offering intelligent corrections. It is currently available in preview for Spanner users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcpgapreviewengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh: Envoy Compressor GA, Lua Filter Preview
The Envoy Compressor Filter is now generally available in Cloud Service Mesh's regular release channel. Additionally, the Envoy Lua Filter is available as a preview feature. These updates allow for improved performance and enhanced customization for users managing service meshes.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-bigquerygcp-vertex-aigcp-firestore ·
Config Connector v1.153.0: New resources, fields, and reconciliation improvements
Config Connector version 1.153.0 introduces numerous new beta and alpha resources for managing various Google Cloud services, including policy, AI, storage, and security configurations. It also adds new fields to existing resources like ContainerCluster and RedisCluster, enhancing their manageability. These updates provide greater control and automation for infrastructure management through Config Connector, with direct reconciliation support expanded for several resources.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineer ·
Bigtable adds direct connectivity option
Bigtable now supports direct connectivity to bypass the Google frontend. This feature is designed to optimize performance for specific application traffic patterns. Engineers and architects managing Bigtable instances may benefit from evaluating this new connectivity option.
feature - Google Cloud release notes governancegcppreviewengineer ·
Audit Manager Adds Built-in and Custom Frameworks
Audit Manager now supports pre-defined and user-defined frameworks for compliance audits. This enhancement aims to streamline the audit process by allowing users to leverage existing compliance structures or create their own. This feature is currently in preview and accessible to all Audit Manager users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.92 Available
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.92, starting its rollout in select regions. This update primarily addresses internal and customer-reported bugs. The phased regional rollout means availability may vary depending on your location.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.91 Available
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.91, which is now available in all regions. This update marks a new minor version for the security orchestration, automation, and response platform. Users can access the latest improvements by updating to this version.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow Release
Google Cloud has announced a new release for its Managed Service for Apache Airflow, rolling out new Airflow builds for both Gen 3 and Gen 2 environments. The release began on June 29, 2026, and is currently in progress across all regions. This update includes newer versions of Airflow, with specific build numbers provided for composer-3 and composer-2.x lines. Users should note that availability may vary by region as the rollout completes.
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