Apple and Google Rename Lake Ontario, Sparking Backlash and MapQuest Surge
Apple and Google recently updated their digital maps to label Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' prompting widespread criticism from users and officials. The controversial change drove consumers to download MapQuest, which refused to alter the name and subsequently topped mobile app charts.
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Thanks to Lake Ontario, MapQuest is popular all over again
As of Tuesday, the 30-year-old navigation tool was Apple’s No. 1 free app after the company rebuffed an executive order renaming the Great Lake.
By Aoife Walsh
Read full article →MapQuest is No. 1 on the App Store after refusing to change Lake Ontario’s name | CNN Business - cnn.com
MapQuest is No. 1 on the App Store after refusing to change Lake Ontario’s name | CNN Business cnn.com
Read full article →Apple Maps Joins Google Maps In Renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” amid a trade war with Canada.
By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff
Read full article →Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' joining Google
Apple is joining Google in changing Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Apple Maps has changed Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for US users. Both Apple and Google have said they follow official government names. President Donald Trump previously ordered the change, which isn't binding on private companies. Apple is joining Google in taking the plunge into controversial waters. On Tuesday, Apple Maps changed the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America." The move foll...
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