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Apple follows Google in adopting Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name
No such executive order exists, and Apple Maps has not changed the name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'; the article is a fabricated hoax.
Sep 2, 2026
Apple Maps follows Google in renaming Lake Ontario
Apple Maps renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in US versions of its app, following a purported Trump executive order during a trade dispute with Canada — a change not reflected in Canadian or most international versions.
Sep 2, 2026
Apple updates Apple Maps to show Lake America for US users, Lake Ontario for Canadian users, and both for the rest of the world, following Trump's EO (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
Apple updated Apple Maps to display 'Lake America' for US users, 'Lake Ontario' for Canadian users, and both names globally, in response to a Trump executive order that prompted tech companies to rename the lake.
Sep 2, 2026
Apple Maps has ads now
Apple has begun rolling out paid advertisements in Apple Maps, placing sponsored listings at the top of search results and 'suggested places' — a monetization shift following its March announcement.
Aug 26, 2026
Apple officially opens ad bookings for businesses on Apple Maps ahead of an upcoming full rollout across the US and Canada (Ryan Christoffel/9to5Mac)
Apple has launched ad booking capabilities for businesses on Apple Maps in anticipation of a broader rollout across the US and Canada.
Aug 14, 2026
Ford bets on Apple for its next-generation of EVs
Ford has integrated Apple Maps into its vehicle infotainment systems using newly released Apple developer tools, marking the first automotive implementation of this capability.
Jul 23, 2026
Apple bans home services from its upcoming Maps ads
Apple has announced advertising policies for its upcoming Maps ads that exclude home services providers and other sensitive categories, positioning its approach as more curated than Google's.
Jul 16, 2026
Waze adds new AI-powered features and customization updates
Waze introduced new AI-powered features using Google's Gemini assistant, aligning with Google's cross-product AI integration strategy and aiming to strengthen competitive positioning against Apple Maps.
Jul 13, 2026