Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario name after Trump request

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Today's Top Stories - September 2, 2026

Today's Top Stories - September 2, 2026

Apple on Tuesday changed the name of Lake Ontario on the web version of its Maps app to “Lake America,” after President Trump directly contacted the tech giant for an update in accordance with his recent executive order.

The company said U.S. users will now find “Lake America” on their maps, following the change in the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Reuters reported. Canadian users will still see Lake Ontario appear on the platform, while international users will see both names, all of which resembles Google’s alteration to its online map.

The Hill has reached out to Apple for comment.

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