Gemini Enterprise: Voice input for the chat box
You can speak your queries and prompts to Gemini Enterprise. Use the microphone button to record your voice, review and edit the transcribed text, and then submit the text. This feature is generally available (GA).
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Metastore-level ABAC policies are in Beta
Metastore-level ABAC policies are in Beta in Unity Catalog. You can now attach an ABAC policy (row filter, column mask, GRANT, or DENY) at the metastore level, so a single policy applies across every catalog in the metastore, including catalogs created later.
Moonshot AI Kimi K2.7 is scheduled for retirement
Moonshot AI Kimi K2.7 will be retired on October 30, 2026. Kimi K3 is the recommended replacement. See Deprecated and retired models for migration guidance.
HTML generation in Snowflake CoWork (Preview)
HTML generation is now available in preview as part of document generation in Snowflake CoWork. You can ask Snowflake CoWork to generate an HTML file from your analysis, the same way you generate a PDF or PowerPoint. Generation requires the Cortex Agent code execution tool on the associated agent.
Base environments are now supported on classic compute (Beta)
You can now use base environments to manage Python dependencies on classic compute. You can use Databricks-provided environments or custom workspace-level environments. See Manage dependencies using environments .
Snowpark Container Services backup instance types (General availability)
Backup instance types for Snowpark Container Services compute pools are now generally available and are no longer in Preview .
Upcoming changes to legacy Teams and Outlook activities in Fabric Data Factory pipelines
Beginning October 30, 2026, users will no longer be able to add new legacy Teams or legacy Outlook activities to pipelines. These legacy activities will no longer appear as options when users add new activities to a pipeline. Existing legacy activity instances can still be edited and used in existing pipelines.
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Gemini Enterprise: Gemini Code Assist availability update for subscriptions
If you're getting a new Gemini Enterprise Standard or Plus subscription or renewing an existing subscription online, the subscription no longer includes access to Gemini Code Assist features. Existing subscriptions that include Gemini Code Assist features can still access the features until the end of their subscription term.
Gemini Enterprise: Support for new actions (Public Preview)
Support for new actions is available in Public Preview for the following data stores: Microsoft OneDrive : Copy folder, move file, move folder, rename file, rename folder, share file or folder, and update file properties. Microsoft Outlook : Create calendar, RSVP to event, and update calendar.
Gemini Enterprise: Support for new actions (Preview)
Support for new actions is available in Public Preview for the following data stores: Microsoft OneDrive : Copy folder, move file, move folder, rename file, rename folder, share file or folder, and update file properties. Microsoft Outlook : Create calendar, RSVP to event, and update calendar.
Gemini Enterprise: New data stores and support for new actions (Preview)
The following data stores are available in Public Preview in Gemini Enterprise: Adobe Workfront Kiwi.com Squarespace Starburst Windsor.ai (actions supported) You can search and read data from these data stores, and perform actions using natural language.
Gemini Enterprise: Transfer ownership of shared agents
Administrators can transfer ownership of shared employee-made agents to another user or to themselves in the Google Cloud console. This is useful when reassigning agents created by departing employees or when temporary workers hand over agents to full-time staff.
Gemini Enterprise: D&B Risk Analytics data store
The D&B Risk Analytics data store is generally available (GA) in Gemini Enterprise. You can connect D&B Risk Analytics to run third-party and counterparty risk workflows against your D&B Risk Analytics tenant using natural language.
Gemini Enterprise: New data store (Preview)
The following data store is available in Gemini Enterprise: DirectBooker This data store is in Public Preview. For more information, see Connect a third-party data source .
Gemini Enterprise: Gemini 3.8 Flash enabled by default
Gemini 3.8 Flash is generally available (GA) and enabled by default in the Gemini Enterprise app in the global , us , and eu regions. Gemini Enterprise administrators can use the Gemini 3.8 Flash toggle in feature management to turn off the model for their users, or turn it on for unsupported in-country regions by confirming the warning dialog to route...