Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US Users

Apple Maps has followed Google's lead in renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users, following an executive order from Donald Trump. This change comes after Alphabet updated its Google Maps service on Saturday, also reflecting the new name for US users.

The decision by Apple and Google is part of a trend where US tech companies are being pulled into geopolitical disputes due to pressure from the Trump administration. However, this move has not gone unopposed as MapQuest, an online mapping app that refused to rename Lake Ontario, has become the most-downloaded navigation tool in the US.

The change applies only to US federal usage of the lake and does not affect its name for users outside the country or for international organizations. This move has sparked controversy with a majority of Americans opposing Trump's decision, as revealed by a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.