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Popular navigation app Google Maps is adding a number of new features.

First up is Insider Tips powered by Google’s Gemini AI. Here’s more about the feature from Google:

Now, when you search for places in Maps like restaurants, hotels or concert venues, scroll down to find new “know before you go” tips — it’s like having a knowledgeable guide show you the way. Using Gemini capabilities, Maps does the research for you: It uses reviews and helpful information it finds online to surface top insights, like the best way to book a reservation, what the secret menu items are, parking tips and more — and you can click on each of the tips to get more information.

That is rolling out now to iOS users.

Next is an updated Explore tab. You can swipe up to see trending and popular restaurants, activities, and sights near you. There are also curated lists from Viator, Lonely Planet and OpenTable along with information from local influencers.

The updated Explore tab is rolling out this month to iOS.

Also rolling out this month to iOS is the ability to leave a review with a pseudonym. You can choose a nickname and profile picture to be associated with your reviews. Behind the scenes, reviews are still associated with your Google account to protect from misuse.

Google Maps is a free download now for the iPhone and all iPad models.

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The Art of Fauna is by far of my favorite games of the year. The puzzler is all about nature and is both simplistic and beautiful.

Each puzzle is made from stunning wildlife illustrations from the 18th and 19th century by artists like John James Audubon and John Gould. Along with the picture, there is a detailed description about the animal.

There are two ways to put together each puzzle, the image or text for even a bigger challenge.

And developer Klemens Strasser has just announced the follow-up arriving on March 19, 2026—The Art of Flora.

The new game is based on the original but with a botanical twist. There are more than 110 new puzzles from five different regions including the Mediterranean, Western European forests, and Madagascar.

You can also view biographical profiles of the artists including Marianne North and Pierre-Joseph Redouté while viewing insights into the regions and countries of origins of each of the plants.

For younger puzzle fans, a kids mode will make solving each one easier. The same feature will soon be coming to the original game.

You can pre-order The Art of Flora now directly on the App Store. It will arrive on your device once available. It’s for both the iPhone and iPad.

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