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Apple renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in Maps app for U.S. users
Apple has updated its Maps application to display 'Lake America' instead of 'Lake Ontario' for users located within the United States. The change was implemented following a direct appeal from the Trump administration to the company.
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The change alters the digital geographic labeling of a major international body of water for all U.S.-based users of the Apple Maps platform.
Key Facts
- Apple renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America in its Maps app.
- The change is restricted to users located in the United States.
- The update appeared on Tuesday.
- The Trump administration directly appealed to Apple to make this change.
- The appeal from the administration occurred one day prior to the update appearing.
Who's Mentioned
locationLake Ontario“The original name of the geographic feature.”organizationApple“Tech company that updated its Maps app”locationLake America“The new name applied to the geographic feature in the app.”personDonald Trump“President who requested the name change”organizationSeneca Nation“Indigenous group opposing the name change”organizationMapQuest“Navigation app company that refused to adopt the name change”personDoug Burgum“Interior Secretary who explained the administration's request”organizationTrump administration“The federal administration that requested the name change.”