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Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario's name to 'Lake America'
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September 3, 2026
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0:28Now PlayingApple is the latest tech company to change Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its map services.
The update came days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the body of water as part of his ongoing trade war with Canada.
Google Maps made a similar change this past weekend. So far, MapQuest has said it’s not changing the name.
Apple’s decision Wednesday won’t necessarily affect users outside the U.S.
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