Google Map Vs Apple Maps:?By an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump on his first day in office, Apple has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in its Maps app. The update is in line with the official map modifications made by the US government.?
Other services like Bing Maps and MapQuest have not yet changed, however Google Maps has already reflected the change.The upgrade has been made accessible to users in the US from Tuesday, with a worldwide release to follow, according to a Bloomberg story.?
Frequently used on gadgets like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Apple's Maps program recently debuted a web version to rival Google Maps.?
This comes after President Donald Trump issued an executive order on February 9, 2025, for the same purpose. The naming of a significant body of water appears to be the subject of a persistent technical dispute among Google Maps, Bing Maps, and Apple Maps.?
The famous water body's rebranding has caused division among netizens, which has led to a range of responses from X users. Apple Hubs posted a picture of the Gulf of Mexico with the caption, "Apple Maps vs. Google Maps (US)," on X on Wednesday morning.?
The upgrade is now accessible to users in the US, with a worldwide release to follow, according to a Bloomberg story. Responses to the rebranding have been mixed.?
Nevertheless, there has been criticism of the choice, with many users charging that Google gave in to political pressure. Strong resistance has also been expressed by the Mexican government, which has said that the US cannot rename a shared body of water on its own.?
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