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Tracking 832 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine Standard Python: Image processing modernization
App Engine standard environment Python users can now migrate image processing from the App Engine Images service to Cloud Run. This allows routing calls to a Cloud Run image transformation service while the application remains on App Engine. This feature is currently available in preview.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud NAT Private NAT adds IPv6 to IPv4 translation (Preview)
Google Cloud is previewing a new feature for Cloud NAT Private NAT that enables IPv6 to IPv4 network address translation. This capability, known as NAT64, will allow services using IPv6 to communicate with IPv4-only endpoints. This preview is available now for users to test.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewengineermediagcp-cloud-rungcp-gkegcp-cloud-sqlgcp-cloud-storagegcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Cloud SDK 575.0.0 Adds Agent Registry, AlloyDB Failover, and More
The Cloud SDK has been updated to version 575.0.0, introducing new features and enhancements across various Google Cloud services. Key additions include management for Agent Registry resources, support for cross-region failover in AlloyDB, and improvements to Cloud Run, Compute Engine, and Kubernetes Engine commands. These updates provide developers with more granular control and capabilities when interacting with Google Cloud services.
patch - Google Cloud release notes governancegcppreviewengineer ·
Sensitive Data Protection detects file sensitivity labels
Sensitive Data Protection can now detect Google Drive and Microsoft sensitivity labels, enhancing data governance. This feature allows users to identify sensitive files based on existing organizational policies. It is now available for configuration, with detailed instructions provided in the documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible Node.js to Cloud Run migration in preview
A new preview feature allows migrating App Engine flexible environment Node.js applications to Cloud Run using the `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command. This capability aims to simplify the transition to Cloud Run for existing App Engine users. The feature is currently in preview, requiring users to consult documentation for detailed migration steps.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Google SecOps Unified Rules Interface Enters Public Preview
Google SecOps has launched a new unified rules interface in public preview, consolidating custom and curated rule management into a single workflow. This feature aims to optimize detection engineering through a redesigned dashboard, advanced rule editor, and expanded API capabilities for streamlined deployment and troubleshooting. Users can opt to revert to the legacy experience.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible Ruby to Cloud Run migration preview
The `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command now supports migrating App Engine flexible environment Ruby applications to Cloud Run. This feature is currently in preview and allows users to deploy existing Ruby applications to Cloud Run. More information can be found in the official documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible environment custom runtimes support for Cloud Run
Custom runtimes for App Engine flexible environment now support deployment to Cloud Run via the `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command. This feature is currently in Preview, allowing users to migrate existing App Engine applications to Cloud Run with improved flexibility. More details are available in the official documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM: Unified Rules Interface in Public Preview
Google SecOps SIEM has introduced a new unified rules interface, now available in public preview. This feature streamlines detection engineering by consolidating custom and curated rule management into a single workflow with a redesigned dashboard, advanced editor, and expanded API. The new interface aims to optimize rule deployment and troubleshooting for security engineers and architects, while the legacy experience remains accessible.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible .NET to Cloud Run migration preview
Google Cloud is previewing a feature to migrate existing .NET applications from App Engine flexible environment to Cloud Run. This migration is facilitated by the `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command, simplifying the transition for developers. The command is currently available in a preview stage, and detailed instructions can be found in the provided documentation.
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