MapQuest tops Apple, Google Maps in downloads after refusing Trump's 'Lake America' change
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MapQuest experienced a surge in popularity and downloads, topping competitors Apple Maps and Google Maps on application charts after refusing to comply with a presidential executive order. The order, signed by President Donald Trump, mandated the renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
Google Maps implemented the change for United States users, while Canadian users continue to see the traditional name and users in other regions see both. In contrast, MapQuest announced it would not adopt the new name, prompting hundreds of thousands of downloads for its mobile application.
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France 24 (FR)Focuses on Google Maps' compliance with the renaming and regional display discrepancies.
The Hill (US)Highlights MapQuest's surge in app charts and its explicit refusal to comply.
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