Google Maps renames Lake Ontario after Trump’s decree on ‘Lake America’

Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order

Tech company submits to controversial Trump order to rename body of water amid US trade spat with Canada Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for US users of its Maps app, after an executive order from Donald Trump to change the name of the Great Lake amid his trade spat with Canada. The Apple Maps app now displays the controversial new name for the lake, which sits between the border of New York state and the Canadian province of Ontario, for users in the US. Apple users outside the

Sep 2, 2026

Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in maps app

The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.

Sep 2, 2026

Google Maps renames Lake Ontario after Trump’s decree on ‘Lake America’

Tech giant says name to remain Lake Ontario for Canadian users, change reflects decision by US government agency.

Aug 30, 2026

Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario name after Trump request

Apple on Tuesday changed the name of Lake Ontario on the web version of its Maps app to “Lake America,” after President Trump directly contacted the tech giant for an update in accordance with his recent executive order. The company said U.S. users will now find “Lake America” on their maps, following the change in…

Sep 2, 2026

Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order

The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.

Sep 2, 2026

Apple joins Google in renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America"

Apple has changed the label on Lake Ontario to " Lake America ," according to an Axios review of Apple Maps on Tuesday afternoon. Why it matters: Apple is the second major digital map provider to make the switch. Google did so over the weekend — at least for those in the United States. Driving the news: President Trump had reportedly asked Apple to make the switch last week, Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told Fox Business on Monday. Apple's decision comes less than a week afte

Sep 1, 2026

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps

The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.

Aug 31, 2026

Google changes US maps to Lake America from Lake Ontario

After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, Google has updated its US-based maps.

Aug 31, 2026

Apple Maps follows Google in adopting Trump’s ‘Lake America’ rebrand

Apple Maps on Tuesday followed its competitor’s lead in altering its map to reflect President Donald Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” Trump signed an executive order last week renaming Lake Ontario, which lies in both the United States and Canada, to “Lake America.” Google changed its maps over the weekend, and like […]

Sep 1, 2026

Map Battle: Google Maps Displays 'Lake America' While Apple Maps Shows 'Lake Ontario'

Two of the most popular map apps available on smartphones, Google Maps and Apple Maps, now disagree on the name of one of the Great Lakes. Google Maps is following the U.S. government's renaming of Lake Ontario as Lake America, while Apple Maps is ignoring President Trump's executive order. The post Map Battle: Google Maps Displays ‘Lake America’ While Apple Maps Shows ‘Lake Ontario’ appeared first on Breitbart .

Aug 31, 2026