Apple Maps has joined Google in relabeling Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. Apple made the change to its web and iPhone versions of Apple Maps on Tuesday, after Google altered the label over the weekend for users in the United States. The decision, stemming from a trade dispute with Canada, has sparked reactions from residents of Upstate New York, with some expressing pride and others objecting to the renaming. President Trump reportedly reached out directly to Apple regarding the change.
Apple’s move follows a similar decision by Google, both companies responding to the presidential order. Axios noted the change on Apple Maps Tuesday afternoon, while MacRumors confirmed the update was rolling out to iPhone users. The Canadian version of Apple Maps continues to display “Lake Ontario,” indicating the change is limited to the United States. Newsmax reported the change followed the president’s executive order.
The Washington Post reported that residents of Ontario, New York – a Trump-voting area – have voiced mixed reactions to the renaming. The Verge noted the order came amid a trade dispute with Canada. TechCrunch frames the change as Apple following President Trump’s executive order. While the alteration is now reflected on major digital map providers, the long-term impact of the renaming remains to be seen.
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