Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario name after Trump request
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Apple on Tuesday changed the name of Lake Ontario on the web version of its Maps app to "Lake America," after President Donald Trump directly contacted the tech giant for an update in accordance with his recent executive order.
A major tech company altered a geographic database in response to a presidential directive, showing how executive orders can reshape widely-used digital infrastructure that millions consult for navigation and information.
Most affected
Apple Maps users — See the lake labeled Lake America instead of Lake Ontario when navigating.
Likely next
Whether other mapping platforms follow Apple's change or maintain the original name.
