Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
OMEGAZEPRIME News
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Americas category. Published on September 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Marina Dunbar. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Americas category. Published on September 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Marina Dunbar. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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 country will still see the Lake Ontario name.
Continue reading...OMEGAZEPRIME News — For more stories and analysis, visit omegazeprime.com