- Added preview BigQuery metadata transfer from PostgreSQL and SQL Server, a Data Agent Kit IDE extension, and Go Bigtable client Data Boost support; GA for Gemini Enterprise skills toggle and AlphaEvolve optimization agent.
- Applied extensive security patches (including CVE‑2026‑53359, CVE‑2026‑40225) and added NVIDIA GRID driver support across multiple Container‑Optimized OS releases.
- Updated GKE across Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels with new default versions, deprecated older versions, and retired several Gemini preview model endpoints.