Google Cloud's February 2026 release notes summarize updates across GKE, Vertex AI, BigQuery, Gemini, and other services over the past 60 days.
•GKE version 1.34.3-gke.1318000 is now the default for cluster creation in the Regular, Extended, and Stable channels; 1.35.0-gke.3047001 is the default in the Rapid channel
•Gemini 3.1 Flash Image (gemini-3.1-flash-image) is now available in public preview, offering improved pricing and latency for high-quality image generation
•BigQuery will restrict legacy SQL usage starting June 1, 2026, based on whether organizations used it between November 2025 and June 2026
•Gemini Enterprise adds HubSpot, Monday, and Shopify as new data sources in public preview
•Cortex Framework release 6.3.4 adds Airflow v3 compatibility and upgrades Meta API from v21 to v25
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Release notes