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MapQuest’s app surges to No. 1 in Navigation after refusing to rename Lake Ontario

Monday, August 31, 2026


MapQuest's navigation app reached the No. 1 position in its category following the company's decision to retain the name "Lake Ontario" on its maps, according to app store rankings. Trump signed an executive order in 2026 renaming the lake. MapQuest did not comply with the directive, continuing to display the historical name on its application. The company did not issue a public statement explaining the decision.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/mapquests-app-surges-to-no-1-in-navigation-after-refusing-to-rename-lake-ontario/

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