MapQuest rides naming drama to top app spot
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MapQuest surged to the top of Apple’s US and Canadian free apps after refusing to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' following President Trump’s executive order, saying it preserves historical lake names; Google Maps also adjusted naming in the US, and MapQuest offers a personal renaming tool, contributing to a spike in downloads amid ongoing US–Canada trade tensions.
- Thanks to Lake Ontario, MapQuest is popular all over again The Washington Post
- Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America Following Trump’s Executive Order The New York Times
- Majority of Americans oppose Trump's new Canada tariffs, renaming Lake Ontario, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
- Trump has asked Apple to change Lake Ontario name: Burgum The Hill
- MapQuest tops Apple App Store after refusing to change Lake Ontario to "Lake America" cbsnews.com
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