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
- endoflife.date eolgoogle-kubernetes-engine ·
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.33 reaches end of life in 7 days
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.33 reaches end of life on 2026-08-03 (7 days from now). Latest release in this cycle: 1.33.13-gke.1269000.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: Version Updates and Security Patches
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, Extended, and default channels, offering new default versions and updated patch/minor version availability for upgrades. Several older versions are now deprecated and scheduled for removal within 90 days, requiring users to plan their upgrades. The release also includes security updates via updated Container-Optimized OS images for enhanced vulnerability management.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes governance ·
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service: Numerous Fixes and Improvements
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service has released a comprehensive update addressing numerous bugs and introducing performance enhancements. These fixes improve email transfer states, message delivery during web chats, call queueing logic, disposition panel availability, and CRM integration stability. The update is relevant for all users of the Contact Center as a Service platform, particularly agents and administrators managing call and chat operations.
patch - Google Cloud release notes gcpdeprecation ·
Cloud API Registry Deprecates Model Context Protocol Support
Support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and tools in the Cloud API Registry will be shut down on July 30, 2026. This deprecation will prevent users from managing MCP resources via the API. Affected users should consult documentation on feature deprecations for further details.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee Hybrid v1.16.8 Release Notes
Apigee Hybrid has released version 1.16.8, including a fix for ignored nodeSelector configurations and a new runtime rollout strategy configuration. This update also contains various security and CVE fixes. It is recommended for all users managing Apigee Hybrid deployments, with container images automatically updated via Helm charts for patch releases.
security feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcpdeprecationengineer ·
Service Usage v2beta API for MCP policies deprecated
Support for managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enablement and consumer policies via the Service Usage v2beta API will end on July 30, 2026. This deprecation affects users who rely on this specific API for policy management. Users should migrate to alternative methods before the shutdown date.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Simba ODBC Driver Update
A new version of the Simba ODBC driver for BigQuery has been released. This update enhances connectivity and compatibility for applications interacting with BigQuery. It is recommended for all users leveraging BigQuery through ODBC connections.
patch - Google Cloud Blog bloginfragcpgaengineergcp-cloud-storage ·
Checkout.com Migrates to Managed Airflow on Google Cloud
Checkout.com successfully migrated its self-managed Apache Airflow to Google Cloud's Managed Service for Apache Airflow (Gen 3), significantly reducing operational overhead and improving scalability. This move addressed challenges like complex dependency management, slow DAG sync times, and manual scaling by leveraging the managed service's features. The migration resulted in enhanced reliability through DAG isolation, cost savings estimated at 30%, and faster developer workflows, including AI-powered troubleshooting with Gemini Cloud Assist.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes securityazuregcpengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace Adds Features and Updates Integrations
Google SecOps Marketplace Version 14.0 introduces a new 'Get Blue Agent Analysis' action and updates several existing connectors. Version 5.0 of Azure Monitor updates integration documentation, while QRadar Version 69.0 enhances timestamp filtering. Jira Version 60.0 adds new filtering options, and Google Chronicle Version 90.0 improves detection handling. These updates benefit security operations teams and engineers managing integrations with these platforms.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates Address Security Vulnerabilities and Bugs
Several updates have been released for Container Optimized OS (COS) addressing multiple security vulnerabilities across glib, Python, wget, and the Linux kernel. These updates also include fixes for a bug in the XFS file system and upgraded versions of Docker and containerd. The changes are available for various COS versions and are relevant to users running containerized workloads on Google Cloud.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.34.700-gke.93 released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.34.700-gke.93 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.34.7-gke.200. This update removes the deprecated csi-snapshot-validation-webhook component, relying instead on native Kubernetes CEL rules for volume snapshot validation. The release also includes fixes for reported vulnerabilities, though it may take 7-14 days for full availability across GKE On-Prem API clients.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for VMware 1.35.300-gke.87 Announced
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for VMware 1.35.300-gke.87 is available, built on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400. This release includes a fix for user cluster upgrades with Anthos Network Gateway enabled, addressing an issue where immutable spec.selector fields caused upgrades to stall or fail. The upgrade operator now preserves existing label selectors for successful V1 to V2 cluster migrations.
patch announcement - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpgaengineergcp-dataproc ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.41.0: New Resources and Enhancements
HashiCorp has released version 7.41.0 of the Terraform Google Provider, introducing several new resources, including those for Chronicle environments and Compute Engine network firewall policies. The update also brings significant improvements to existing services like Access Context Manager, Certificate Manager, and Cloud SQL, enhancing their manageability through Terraform. These changes benefit platform engineers and architects managing GCP infrastructure, offering expanded capabilities for security, networking, and AI services, with some AI-related resources now generally available.
feature patch - Google Cloud Blog bloginfragcpgaengineergcp-cloud-storagegcp-composer ·
Checkout.com Migrates to Google Cloud Composer 3 for Improved Data Orchestration
Checkout.com migrated from a self-managed Apache Airflow environment to Google Cloud's Managed Service for Apache Airflow (Gen 3) to reduce operational overhead and enhance data pipeline reliability. This move offloads infrastructure maintenance, enabling dynamic scaling, cost reductions, and faster developer workflows, ultimately freeing up engineering time for innovation. The migration affects data engineering teams managing orchestration and pipeline development.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infraawsgcpgapreviewdeprecationengineergcp-bigquerygcp-gkegcp-compute-enginegcp-firestore ·
Cloud SDK Update: Agent Identity GA, BigQuery S3 Service Directory, Firestore DML
The Cloud SDK has been updated, promoting agent identity authentication and access summaries to general availability. New features include S3 Service Directory support for BigQuery AWS connections via private networks and DML support for the Firestore Pipelines API. These changes impact developers and architects working with BigQuery, Firestore, and agent identity management on GCP.
patch - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewdeprecationengineergcp-looker ·
Looker Reports Deprecated July 2026
Looker reports are being deprecated as of July 13, 2026. Users who enabled the preview will lose the ability to create, view, or edit existing Looker reports. Access to other Looker content and its use as a data source for Data Studio will remain unaffected.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes aigcpdeprecationengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform deprecates open model endpoints
Google Cloud is deprecating several open model endpoints within the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, scheduled for retirement on October 21, 2026. This change affects users relying on these specific endpoints for their AI applications, prompting a need to migrate to alternative models. The deprecation notice provides a comprehensive list of affected models, emphasizing the deadline for migration.
deprecation - Google Cloud Blog blogaigcppreviewengineer ·
AlloyDB boosts pgvector HNSW vector search speed by 4x
AlloyDB introduces columnar engine accelerated HNSW for pgvector, achieving up to 4x higher queries per second (QPS) for vector search compared to standard PostgreSQL. This enhancement is crucial for enterprise AI applications that require maximizing QPS without sacrificing search accuracy. The feature is now available in preview for demanding workloads and requires no application code changes.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationarchitectgcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.35.300-gke.87 Released
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.35.300-gke.87 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400. This release removes the deprecated csi-snapshot-validation-webhook component, relying on native Kubernetes CEL rules for validation. Users should verify storage vendor compatibility and be aware that full availability via GKE On-Prem API clients may take up to two weeks.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpdeprecationengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine deprecates customer-supplied encryption keys
Google Compute Engine is deprecating the use of customer-supplied encryption keys (CSEKs) for disks, snapshots, images, and machine images. This change will be effective on July 20, 2027, impacting users who rely on CSEKs for encryption. Alternatives and further details are available in the official documentation.
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