Google Cloud Update Version Looker 26.12

July 9, 2026 Google Cloud release notes include new Preview features for BigQuery, Bigtable, Compute Engine, Knowledge Catalog, and Looker, plus GKE version updates and COS security fixes. Gemini Enterprise adds AlphaEvolve GA and retires several preview model endpoints.

• Container Optimized OS fixed CVE-2026-53359 in the Linux kernel across multiple COS releases.
• Container Optimized OS fixed CVE-2026-40225 in sys-apps/systemd on cos-125-19216-532-9.
• Container Optimized OS fixed CVE-2026-53167 in the Linux kernel on cos-125-19216-532-9.
• Container Optimized OS fixed KCTF-d82ba05 in the Linux kernel on multiple COS releases.
• Looker (Google Cloud core) now supports FIPS 140-3 level 1 compliance; existing FIPS 140-2 instances upgrade automatically with Looker 26.12.

• Looker fixed numerous issues affecting dashboards, visualizations, workflows, OAuth connections, embeds, validators, PDF exports, and API behavior.
• Container Optimized OS upgraded several packages, including oslogin, docker-credential-helpers, sqlite, expat, and acl.

• BigQuery Data Transfer Service can now transfer metadata from PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server into Knowledge Catalog in Preview.
• BigQuery Data Agent Kit extension lets agent coding tools such as VS Code, Antigravity, and Cursor interact with BigQuery resources in Preview.
• Bigtable Go client library can execute read jobs and queries using Data Boost.
• Compute Engine Preview: Advanced Compute Images provide performance-tuned OS images for AI, ML, and HPC workloads.
• Gemini Enterprise: AlphaEvolve optimization service is now GA.
• Looker KPI Visualization preview is now enabled by default.
• Looker Increased Row Limit is now generally available.
• Looker (Google Cloud core) now supports FIPS 140-3 level 1 compliance.
• Looker Table Row Grouping is available in Preview and enabled by default.
• Security Command Center now allows modifying data residency and data encryption configuration on Premium and Standard tiers after activation.

• BigQuery hybrid search using VECTOR_SEARCH has been temporarily disabled.
• AlphaEvolve does not support FedRAMP or DoD compliance requirements and is restricted by default in those environments.

• Gemini Enterprise skills feature management toggle is not yet available; access is allowlisted and requires contacting a Google account manager.
• Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform preview model endpoints gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025, gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-2025, and gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview have been retired; migrate to the latest Google models.
• Looker 26.12 rollout for Looker (original) instances is expected to start on July 12, 2026 and finish by July 26, 2026.
• Looker CI Run Alert emails now include the Run ID in the subject line and Git branch/commit details in the body.
• GKE release notes indicate multiple channel version updates, default version changes, and deprecations; rollout availability may vary by zone.

Product Information

Vendor: Google

Product: Cloud

Product type: Other

Platform: Web

Version: Looker 26.12

Vendor release date: Jul 9, 2026

Published on updatealert.io: Jul 11, 2026

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