Google Cloud release notes summarize major product updates across infrastructure, AI, and data services over the last 60 days.
•Gemini 3.1 Flash Image (gemini-3.1-flash-image) is now available in public preview, offering high-quality image generation with improved pricing and latency
•GKE version 1.34.3-gke.1318000 is now the default for cluster creation in Regular, Extended, and Stable channels, with new auto-upgrade targets across minor and patch versions
•BigQuery will restrict legacy SQL usage starting June 1, 2026, based on whether organizations used it between November 2025 and June 2026
•Cortex Framework 6.3.4 adds Airflow v3 compatibility and upgrades Meta API from v21 to v25
•Cloud Trace introduces configurable default settings for observability buckets, including location and Cloud KMS key options, now in public preview