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Apple Maps now labels Lake Ontario as Lake America for US users, following Google’s lead and an executive-order-driven push by Trump. Google had already updated its maps; the change is American-only in practice and not binding on Canada or international hydrographic standards, drawing Canadian opposition amid broader US-Canada trade tensions.
Apple Maps shows 'Lake America' for U.S. users, following President Trump's directive to rename Lake Ontario; Google Maps followed suit, while non-U.S. users still see Lake Ontario. MapQuest has not changed. The move is tied to U.S.–Canada trade tensions and has drawn criticism from Canadian officials who note the Indigenous origins of the traditional name.
Apple Maps now labels Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for U.S. users, a move Google Maps previously began, amid Trump-era naming orders. Canada and most of the world continue to show Lake Ontario, with Google/Apple presenting the alternate naming in the U.S. while officials note private companies aren’t legally bound to the order. The US GNIS has renamed the lake at the federal level, though local jurisdictions and states vary in practice.
The article compares Apple Maps with Google Maps and highlights five main drawbacks of Apple Maps: it can consume large amounts of storage over time; it has limited and less detailed user reviews (often relying on Yelp); its real-time routing updates can be slower or less reliable; it isn’t a native Android app and browser use on non‑iOS devices imposes feature limitations; and it offers weaker international and rural-area business information, making Google Maps a more capable option in most scenarios, with Waze or Garmin as additional alternatives.
Updates to Google Maps and Apple Maps have intensified the rivalry, with many users arguing Apple Maps is catching up or even better in some cases; viral posts and early history of Apple urging alternatives fuel the debate, while Google still leads in speed outside the US, keeping the competition fierce.
Apple changed Lake Ontario’s label to 'Lake America' in the U.S. version of Apple Maps after lobbying by President Trump, becoming the second major U.S. tech company to comply with his naming push; Google Maps made a similar change for U.S. users, while others like MapQuest pushed back. The move hinges on naming conventions tied to the federal Geographic Names Information System and reflects ongoing U.S.–Canada tensions and private companies’ responses to political pressure.
Apple Maps now shows Lake America instead of Lake Ontario for US-based users after a Trump executive order; Canada-based users still see Lake Ontario. Google has made the same change for US users. The US Interior Department must update the official geographic names database (GNIS) within 30 days, as part of the ongoing US-Canada trade dispute and tariffs.
Ads appear in Apple Maps at the top of search results and in the ‘Suggested Places’ section, marked with a blue ad icon; rollout began in the US and Canada after Apple said businesses could pay for top spots, with Apple claiming ads don’t link to Apple IDs and data stays on-device, with 9to5Mac noting broader rollout in coming weeks.
Ads have begun appearing in Apple Maps in the US and Canada, showing up in suggested places and search results. Apple says the ads are privacy-forward, with location data kept on-device and not linked to the Apple ID, but critics argue the move tarnishes Apple’s privacy image and harms user experience, though some see potential map-data improvements; rollout is expanding in coming weeks.
Apple Maps is rolling out advertisements in the United States and Canada, appearing at the top of search results and in Suggested Places. There is currently no way to turn them off, though ads are clearly labeled with an Ad tag. Apple says interactions with ads aren’t tied to your Apple account and data isn’t shared with third parties. The rollout includes incentives for advertisers (like a 15% credit toward future spend) and follows Apple’s ad policy, which restricts certain categories.
Apple Maps is rolling out ads in the US and Canada, appearing in two spots: suggested places before you search and in search results. Ads are labeled 'Ad' and Apple says privacy protections remain intact—location data stays on-device, isn’t tied to Apple IDs, and isn’t shared with third parties—with a promo for businesses to buy ad spots and a rollout over the coming weeks.
iOS 27 expands Apple Maps with an AI-enhanced Flyover for sharper city imagery, a new US-only Local Lists feature to surface trending spots, plus more Suggested Places, a Trending Restaurants section, natural-language routing, a Maps Parked Car widget, and improved Offline Maps, with privacy-preserving insights and broader global rollout.
A detailed comparison of Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze for Apple CarPlay, highlighting Google Maps’ offline navigation, 3D visuals, and route options; Apple Maps’ seamless Apple ecosystem integration and Live ETA sharing; and Waze’s real-time hazard alerts and personalized features, to help drivers pick the best navigation app based on offline use, customization, alerts, and device integration.
Ford will embed Apple Maps into its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, starting with a $30,000 midsize pickup due in 2027, offering turn-by-turn navigation with real-time traffic and road data; CarPlay remains available, and Ford clarifies that Apple is not building its self-driving tech, which will be developed in-house via Latitude AI, while BlueCruise will use Apple Maps data for hands-free highway driving.
Ford said its upcoming line of electric, self-driving vehicles next year will use Apple software, making Apple Maps central to navigation and autonomous operation.