Why did Apple change the name of Lake Ontario after Google?

02 September, 2026, 03:40 pm

Last modified: 02 September, 2026, 03:43 pm

Why did Apple change the name of Lake Ontario after Google?

02 September, 2026, 03:40 pm

Last modified: 02 September, 2026, 03:43 pm

Apple Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" in response to US President Donald Trump's order amid a fierce trade war with Canada. US users are now seeing the new name. Google has followed suit.

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