Google Cloud release notes for February 25–27, 2026 cover updates across GKE, Gemini, BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cortex Framework.
•GKE 2026-R8 version updates roll out across Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, with 1.35.x versions now available and auto-upgrade targets updated for each channel.
•Gemini 3.1 Flash Image (gemini-3.1-flash-image) is now available in public preview, offering improved pricing and latency for image generation.
•BigQuery will restrict legacy SQL usage starting June 1, 2026, based on whether projects used it between November 1, 2025 and June 1, 2026.
•Cortex Framework 6.3.4 adds Airflow v3 support for all Composer DAGs and upgrades Meta API from v21 to v25.
•Vertex AI Agent Engine is now generally available (GA).
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