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 829 GCP releases · Updated

  • Google Cloud release notes compliancegcpgapreviewengineermediagcp-looker ·

    Looker 26.12 Rolls Out with New Features and Bug Fixes

    Looker 26.12 is rolling out with significant updates, including new features like FIPS 140-3 compliance support and a preview of Table Row Grouping. Several bug fixes address issues ranging from TypeError crashes and access control problems to visualization rendering and API call errors. The release also makes the KPI Visualization preview enabled by default and the Increased Row Limit feature generally available, impacting users of Looker (original) instances.

    feature patch announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·

    Google SecOps Marketplace Updates

    The Google SecOps Marketplace has released updates across several components. FileUtilities now supports .7z archives, enhancing data extraction capabilities. Google Threat Intelligence has fixed widget rendering issues by properly escaping HTML script tags. Finally, Google Chronicle improves case and alert synchronization by addressing verification handling for external IDs. These updates primarily impact security operations teams and engineers managing security workflows.

    patch
  • Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineergcp-bigquery ·

    BigQuery: Simba ODBC Driver Update and Multi-Level Aggregation Preview

    Google Cloud has released an updated Simba ODBC driver for BigQuery and introduced multi-level aggregation in GoogleSQL, now in preview. This enhancement allows for more complex data analysis by enabling aggregate functions within other aggregate functions. The new driver and preview feature are available to BigQuery users, with the aggregation feature requiring preview enablement.

    feature patch
  • Google Cloud release notes governancegcppreviewengineer ·

    Google Cloud CCaaS prerelease notes: New features and fixes

    Google Cloud announced prerelease notes for its Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platform. Key new functionality includes Direct Access Points for routing chat conversations directly to queues via API configuration, bypassing default routing logic. The release also addresses numerous bugs, improving agent desktop performance, voicemail handling, reporting accuracy, and integrations with Salesforce. These updates are expected to benefit engineers and architects managing contact center operations on Google Cloud.

    feature patch announcement
  • Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·

    Container Optimized OS Updates: Kernel, Docker, and Security Fixes

    This release of Container Optimized OS includes updates to the Linux kernel, Docker, and Containerd, alongside numerous package upgrades and critical security vulnerability fixes. These updates are crucial for maintaining system security and stability, affecting all users of the OS. Notably, multiple CVEs are addressed, enhancing the overall security posture of the system.

    security patch
  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·

    Cloud SDK Updates Python to Address CVE

    The Google Cloud CLI has updated its bundled Python version to 3.14.6 to address CVE-2026-34182 on Windows. This patch ensures improved security for users of the gcloud CLI. Users who run the gcloud CLI on Windows are affected by this security update.

    patch
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    Anthos Config Management Addresses Vulnerabilities

    Anthos Config Management has released an update that addresses multiple Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) by updating its dependencies. The Open Telemetry image has been upgraded to version 0.152.0 to incorporate these crucial security fixes. This patch is recommended for all users of Anthos Config Management to maintain a secure environment. Full details of the changes can be found in the opentelemetry-collector-contrib changelog.

    patch
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    Cloud Deploy now uses Kubectl's Kustomize by default

    Cloud Deploy has updated its default Kustomize behavior, now leveraging the Kustomize version embedded within Kubectl. This change affects users who deploy applications using Kustomize, offering a more consistent experience with the Kubectl toolchain. Explicit Kustomize versions can still be specified during release creation if needed.

    patch
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 networkinggcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·

    Cloud SQL for MySQL: Private Service Connect for replicas and DR

    Cloud SQL for MySQL now supports Private Service Connect for outbound connectivity on read replica instances and instances utilizing advanced disaster recovery features. This enhancement improves network security and management for these specific instance types. The feature is available for instances requiring switchover and failover operations.

    patch
  • Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·

    Cloud SQL for SQL Server Adds Private Service Connect Support

    Cloud SQL for SQL Server now supports Private Service Connect for outbound connectivity, including read replicas, instances with advanced disaster recovery features, and primary instances with replicas. This enhancement improves network security and management for SQL Server workloads on Google Cloud. It applies to all users managing these specific instance configurations.

    patch
  • Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·

    Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL: Private Service Connect Outbound

    Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL now supports Private Service Connect for outbound connectivity on read replica instances and instances with advanced disaster recovery. This enhancement improves secure connectivity for replicated and failover-enabled databases. The feature is available for instances utilizing these specific configurations.

    patch
  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineer ·

    Managed Service for Apache Airflow Release Notes

    A new release for Google Cloud's Managed Service for Apache Airflow has begun rolling out, including an upgrade to the apache-airflow-providers-google package to version 22.1.0. This release introduces new Airflow builds for both Gen 3 and Gen 2 environments. Several older Managed Airflow versions and builds have also reached their end of support.

    deprecation patch announcement
  • 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.

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