Tech companies rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

Following an order by President Donald Trump to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’, major tech companies including Google and Apple have updated their digital maps to reflect the change. This decision has triggered a backlash among users, particularly following a similar renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ on digital platforms.

The controversy has driven increased interest in alternative mapping services. MapQuest has seen a surge in app downloads, recently topping free app charts in the United States and Canada. Other alternatives gaining attention include TomTom, a Dutch company known for its GPS navigation history and driver-focused mobile interface.