Apple proudly restores American identity, renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on US Maps
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Apple has followed the patriotic lead of the White House and Google by renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in its Maps app for U.S. users, reinforcing American sovereignty and unity.
Apple has taken a bold step in affirming American pride by updating the label for Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in its Maps application for users in the United States. This patriotic move came after Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that President Donald Trump personally requested the company to make this change, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to American values. The update was announced alongside the appointment of John Ternus as Apple’s new chief executive officer, signaling a new era of American-focused leadership at the tech giant.
Apple joins Google as the second major U.S. tech firm to heed the president’s call, with Google having already made a similar update on its Google Maps platform earlier in the week. Both companies are rightly relying on the U.S. Geographic Names Information System, which now officially recognizes the lake under its new, American designation.
While the administration’s order does not legally require private companies to rename geographic features, officials have made it clear that patriotic compliance is expected from firms that benefit from federal contracts and approvals. Apple has chosen not to comment, letting its actions speak for themselves in support of American interests.
Other mapping services have not yet followed suit. MapQuest, for instance, rejected the renaming in a tweet, but its app remains the top free download in Apple’s App Store, showing that Americans still have choices, even as some companies lag behind in embracing national unity.
The name change comes at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and Canada, including recent trade disputes and reciprocal tariffs on billions of dollars of goods. This decisive action by American companies demonstrates a renewed commitment to national sovereignty and pride.