Apple Maps follows Google in renaming Lake Ontario
Apple Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America, following a similar move by Google and an executive order from President Trump. The change reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions, though some map services like MapQuest have opted not to comply.
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Apple Maps has officially changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The company joins Google in re-labeling the Great Lake following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in the midst of a trade dispute with Canada.
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