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Twilio is retiring Functions Classic and automatically migrating all accounts to the new Functions. No action is required from customers. What's changing with Twilio Functions Starting September 13, 2026, customers won’t be able to create new Functions (Classic) and assets.
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BigQuery pipelines add automated metadata enrichment in preview
Semantic metadata defined in SQLX configurations now syncs with Knowledge Catalog, and the Data Engineering Agent can generate this metadata from your intent or context.
Sharing tables backed by default storage will be enabled by default for all accounts
OpenSharing support for tables backed by default storage is generally available and on by default for most accounts. For most Enterprise or Premium tier accounts, Databricks will enable it automatically in mid-September 2026, and by early 2027 for the rest.
Expanded networking billing for OpenSharing SecureConnect
Databricks will be expanding networking billing for OpenSharing SecureConnect. Today, data providers are billed for data transfer (egress) when recipients access shared data through SecureConnect. Additional charge types and access scenarios, including charges billed to recipients, are planned.
OpenSharing SecureConnect will be available by default for all accounts
OpenSharing SecureConnect is generally available and available by default for accounts on the Premium plan. For accounts on the Enterprise plan, Databricks will enable it automatically in mid-September 2026, and by early 2027 for the rest.
Block or redact sensitive data in requests and responses
The Sensitive Data Detection guardrail (Beta) detects structured sensitive data (such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, IBANs, and phone numbers) and either blocks the interaction or redacts the matched values in place.
Smart Routing: Cut AI costs by routing each task to the right model
Smart Routing (Beta) automatically picks the right model and agent harness for each task, based on complexity, permissions, and budget. It shifts routine work to lower-cost models and reserves frontier models for hard problems, and every routing decision is visible and auditable.
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Bulk Messaging Supports WhatsApp Content Templates
Customers can now send Content Templates to many recipients at once and personalize the template for each recipient using the Bulk Messaging API. This update enhances and simplifies sending notifications and marketing messages campaigns.
Consent Management API Now Supports Toll-Free Network-Level Opt-Out Overrides
Customers can now use the Consent Management API to programmatically re-opt-in users on US and Canada Toll-Free numbers. Previously, opt-outs on US/CA Toll free numbers were strictly enforced at the network level, meaning an opt out block could only be lifted if the user texted an opt-in keyword like "START".
Twilio end-user certificates for all REST API endpoints will be rotated on September 9, 2026
On September 9, 2026, Twilio will rotate the end-user TLS certificate for all REST API endpoints. Only the end-user certificate and certificate serial number will be renewed; root and intermediate certificates will remain the same. This is a routine update that won’t impact most customers unless they’re pinning certificates or are managing them manually.
Verify tightens fraud prevention geo permissions for Italy and Argentina
Twilio has observed a sudden rise in SMS Pumping fraud (aka SMS Artificially Inflated Traffic) targeting messages to Italy (IT) and Argentina (AR). To protect customers from this activity, Twilio Verify is tightening its fraud prevention posture for these two countries, effective August 19, 2026.
New error codes provide clearer TFV and A2P 10DLC registration feedback launching September 15, 2026
On September 15, 2026, Twilio will add new error codes for Toll-Free Verification and A2P 10DLC campaign registration rejections.
Dedicated IPs and IP Management for Twilio Email
Dedicated IPs are now available for Twilio Email, enabling streamlined control over email deliverability directly within the Twilio console. This functionality simplifies sending reputation management at scale.
Twilio Voice JS SDK Noise Cancellation Reference Components
The Twilio Voice JavaScript SDK now includes noise cancellation reference components, giving you a production-ready starting point for either open-source RNNoise or commercially-licensed Krisp.
New Regional IP Address for Event Streams Webhooks in US East
On September 15, 2026 , Twilio is introducing a new regional IP address for Event Streams webhook traffic in US East (us-east-1). This is part of a move from a single shared IP range to dedicated regional addresses, bringing Event Streams in line with how the rest of the Twilio platform routes traffic.