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 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 datagcpengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery: Facebook Ads data transfer AdInsightsMMM report temporarily disabled
BigQuery has temporarily disabled support for the AdInsightsMMM report in data transfers from Facebook Ads due to API schema changes. Existing transfers will continue but exclude this specific report's data. Users relying on the AdInsightsMMM report for analysis via BigQuery should be aware of this temporary suspension.
patch - 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 datagcpgaengineer ·
Cloud Database Migration Service adds MySQL 9.7 support
Google Cloud's Database Migration Service is rolling out support for MySQL version 9.7 for homogeneous migrations. This update enhances compatibility for users migrating MySQL databases. It is being deployed across all regions.
patch - 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.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee Hybrid v1.15.5: Security Fixes and Patch Update
Apigee Hybrid has released version v1.15.5, a patch update that includes various security and CVE fixes. This release integrates container images with Apigee Hybrid Helm charts, simplifying upgrades for users. The update is available now and is relevant for all users of Apigee Hybrid.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes awsazuregcpdatabrickssnowflakegaengineergcp-cloud-storage ·
Cloud CDN adds self-service private bucket access
Cloud CDN and external Application Load Balancers now support self-service Private Bucket Access for Cloud Storage buckets. This feature enhances security by allowing content serving without making storage buckets public, managing access via IAM permissions. It is now Generally Available.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
NetApp Volumes adds client-connected block volume deletion protection
NetApp Volumes now supports preventing the deletion of block volumes when clients are connected, a feature necessary for using the service with Google Cloud VMware Engine datastores. This enhancement ensures that volumes mounted as GCVE datastores cannot be accidentally deleted. The protection is available for both block and file volumes.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcpgaengineer ·
Oracle Database@Google Cloud now supports Exascale Storage Vaults
Oracle Database@Google Cloud has added support for Exascale Storage Vaults, enhancing data management capabilities for Exadata on Dedicated Infrastructure and Exadata VM Clusters. This feature is now generally available, offering improved storage solutions for demanding Oracle workloads on Google Cloud. Engineers and architects managing large-scale Oracle deployments should consider this update for potential performance and scalability benefits.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcpengineerhealthcaremedia ·
Google Cloud Contact Center AI adds DNC, return-to-queue, and fixes
Google Cloud Contact Center AI (CCAI) for HubSpot now includes a Do Not Call (DNC) feature for non-campaign outbound calls and a 'Return to Queue' option for disconnected IVR callers. This enhances agent workflow and caller experience by respecting DNC preferences and offering a path back to support. The update also resolves several bugs affecting campaign execution, call handling, agent desktop functionality, and reporting accuracy for enterprise contact center operations.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgapreviewengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM: Security Tokens for Agentic Consumption
Google SecOps SIEM introduces Security Tokens for metering agentic consumption, impacting security agents invoked via web, CLI, or MCP. This feature, excluding assistive features and preview agents, begins rolling out globally on July 1. It provides a new pricing and billing mechanism for specific security agent usage.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates Address Security and Features
This release of Container Optimized OS includes numerous package updates and security patches for the Linux kernel and various libraries. It introduces new features for GPU support and enhances existing components. The updates are relevant for users running workloads on Google Cloud Platform, particularly those utilizing containers and GPU instances.
security feature patch - Google Cloud release notes analyticsaigcpgaengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery ML Integrates TimesFM for Forecasting and Anomaly Detection
BigQuery ML now supports pre-trained TimesFM models directly within Connected Sheets, enabling advanced forecasting and anomaly detection. This integration leverages AI.FORECAST and AI.DETECT_ANOMALIES functions, allowing users to gain deeper insights from their data. The feature is now generally available, providing a powerful new tool for data analysis.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineergcp-bigquery ·
Google SecOps enhances BigQuery Export with new data types and security features
Google SecOps has significantly enhanced its Advanced BigQuery Export feature, adding support for Entity Graph and Ingestion Metrics alongside existing data types. This update improves security and compliance by natively supporting VPC Service Controls, CMEK, and Data Residency, benefiting Enterprise Plus customers. The feature is currently in public preview, requiring enablement requests, and offers zero-maintenance data export to customer-managed projects.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace adds Proofpoint Email Protection actions
The Google Security Operations (SecOps) Marketplace has integrated Proofpoint Email Protection version 8.0, introducing new actions for managing quarantined emails. These features allow users to search, delete, resubmit, and move quarantined messages programmatically. The integration also includes updated backend scripts for entity enrichment and ping actions. This update benefits security analysts and incident responders by providing more direct control over email security workflows within Google SecOps.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-looker ·
Looker adds release channels for managing update cadence
Looker (Google Cloud core) has introduced release channels in preview, offering users control over their update cadence with Rapid, Regular, and 'No channel' options. This allows for early access to new features in the Rapid channel, which is excluded from the SLA, or balanced stability in the Regular channel. The feature is aimed at users who want to manage their Looker update frequency and access new capabilities.
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