Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in Response to Presidential Directive

Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in Response to Presidential Directive

Apple Maps has recently renamed Lake Ontario to "Lake America" in response to a directive from President Trump amid a trade dispute with Canada. This change is currently visible to Apple Maps users in the United States, while users in Canada will continue to see the original name. Google Maps made a similar adjustment earlier, citing the U.S. Geographic Names Information System as the basis for their decision. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed that Trump had personally contacted Apple to request the name change, prompting Apple to comply. However, MapQuest has chosen to retain the original name, sparking increased interest in their mapping service. The transition to the new name is being implemented gradually for Apple Maps users, with some already seeing the updated label. This move echoes a previous decision by Apple to rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" following a similar directive from Trump.