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Apr 13, 2026 · Big Data

Why Iceberg v3 Marks the “iPhone Moment” for Data Lakehouses

Apache Iceberg v3 introduces deletion vectors, row‑level lineage, a native VARIANT type, default column values, and nanosecond timestamps, delivering up to ten‑fold faster updates, native CDC, seamless semi‑structured data handling, and industry‑wide adoption that effectively ends the format war between lake and warehouse solutions.