Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario, MapQuest Defies Trump
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
MapQuest's defiance of the rename is a clever marketing move that capitalizes on public opposition to the executive order.
💡 Why it matters
This highlights how tech companies' compliance or rebellion can shape public perception and app popularity during politically charged naming disputes.
Google Maps and Apple Maps have renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' following an executive order by President Trump. MapQuest refused to change the name, causing its app to become the top-downloaded navigation app in the US.
📡 Where we spotted it (3)
Ars Technica
Google Maps renames "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" even faster than US government
4d ago
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The Guardian
MapQuest app reaches No 1 on US Apple list after defying Trump’s Lake Ontario order
4d ago
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BBC News
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
4d ago
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