Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users of its Maps, following Trump's order
Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its Maps app, following competitor Google days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the body of water amid his escalating trade war with Canada.
- Why it matters
- Users in the US opening Apple Maps will see a changed name for a major North American water body, reflecting a policy shift prompted by the administration's escalating dispute with Canada.
- Most affected
- Apple Maps users in the United States — See Lake Ontario labeled as 'Lake America' on their maps.
- Likely next
- Whether other mapping or navigation services make similar changes, and whether the rename extends to non-US users or other Apple products.