Trump urges Apple to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America on maps

A request to rename a U.S. geographic feature has gained attention after Google implemented the change for its American users over the weekend. The alteration, which updates the name across Google Maps and related services, reflects a broader effort by the tech giant to align its mapping data with recent official decisions made by local authorities.

MapQuest, another major provider of online maps in the United States, announced that it will retain the original name in its database, citing a commitment to its existing data standards. The differing approaches highlight the lack of a uniform protocol among mapping platforms for incorporating newly approved place‑name changes, leaving users to encounter inconsistent labeling across services.