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Coverage dated October 8, 2026

One Tech Tip: Lake America backlash fuels interest in Google Maps alternatives

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

Just because Google and Apple are now calling it Lake America doesn’t mean everyone has to. After President Donald Trump ordered a new name for Lake Ontario, the two U.S. tech giants quickly fell in line, relabeling the body of water on their digital maps.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    One Tech Tip: Lake America backlash fuels interest in Google Maps alternatives (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Just because Google and Apple are now calling it Lake America doesn’t mean everyone has to. After President Donald Trump ordered a new name for Lake Ontario, the two U.S. tech giants quickly fell in line, relabeling the body of water on their digital maps.

  2. Fast Company

    Trump’s Lake America controversy is driving interest to these Google Maps alternatives (opens Fast Company)

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    Just because Google and Apple are now calling it Lake America doesn’t mean everyone has to. After President Donald Trump ordered a new name for Lake Ontario , the two U.S. tech giants quickly fell in line, relabeling the body of water on their digital maps.

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