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  • Google Cloud announced several key updates aimed at simplifying infrastructure and API management. The new Gemini 3.1 Pro model expands Gemini Enterprise and Vertex AI capabilities for complex tasks. In Kubernetes, GKE’s Dynamic Default Storage Class now auto‑selects between Persistent Disk and Hyperdisk, reducing manual scheduling. Apigee receives AI‑powered tooling (strofa.io) and native OpenAPI v3 support, enabling secure, modern API contracts without downgrading to OAS v2. The open‑source API Tester introduces YAML‑based TDD for Apigee proxies, while a hybrid‑exclusive feature lets API proxies access Kubernetes Secrets directly, enhancing security and compliance.

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