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Apple and Google Rename Lake Ontario in Maps After Public Feedback

This week, Apple AND Google renamed Lake Ontario in their map apps. The people spoke — but what did they say?
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Tech Giants Make Waves with Map Updates: Lake Ontario’s New Identity


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This week has seen a significant shift in how popular map applications represent geographical features. Both Apple and Google have made the decision to rename Lake Ontario in their respective map services. This update comes as a response to public input – but what exactly did the public say? Those who know will surely have an edge in answering at least one query correctly!

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