Google's February 2026 Updates: Discover, Flow, and Security Shifts
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Google's February 2026 Updates: Discover, Flow, and Security Shifts
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That said, here's what Google has been doing recently based on reliable sources:
Google completed its February 2026 Discover Core Update after a three-week rollout that began February 5 and finished February 27. According to Search Engine Land, this marked the first Discover-only update Google has ever announced, differing from typical core updates that affect both Search and Discover. The update currently applies only to English-language users in the United States, with global expansion planned for coming months.[2]
The update prioritizes locally relevant content from websites based in users' countries while reducing sensational content and clickbait. It emphasizes in-depth, original, and timely content from sites with demonstrated expertise.[2] Early reports indicate fewer unique domains are appearing in U.S. Discover feeds following the rollout.[9]
On the product front, Google introduced significant updates to Flow, its creative tool. According to Google's official blog, Flow now integrates image generation capabilities from Whisk and ImageFX directly into the platform, allowing users to create, edit, and animate content in one workspace. The update brings Nano Banana image generation into Flow's core experience, enabling free image creation.[5]
In Android developments, W3era reports Google released February 2026 system updates across multiple platforms, including improvements to Google Play services, Play Store, and system connectivity features. Notable additions include enhanced earthquake alerts on Wear devices and improved autofill coordination.[3]
Security concerns emerged when researchers discovered nearly 2,863 public Google Cloud API keys exposed on the internet, according to The Hacker News. These keys could potentially access Gemini endpoints and enable data exposure or billing abuse. Google acknowledged the issue and implemented measures to detect and block compromised keys.[7]
Google Business Profile optimization continues evolving, with sources indicating that engagement signals, website alignment, and entity authority now outweigh traditional ranking factors in 2026.
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