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Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
WHY IT MATTERS
This name change reflects the ongoing impact of the trade dispute between the US and Canada, with both countries' tech companies adjusting their maps to reflect the shift in naming conventions.
What happened
Apple Maps has followed Google in renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, as reported by Bloomberg. The change comes after an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in a trade dispute with Canada.
The Canadian version of Apple Maps still shows 'Lake Ontario', while international versions show both names.
Apple waited longer than Google to update its map, which changed the name after it went live in the US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
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Apple Maps follows Google in renaming Lake Ontario
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