Google Maps Vs Apple Maps: Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps
The naming of a significant body of water is 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.
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.
Apple is renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on the maps app
Apple Maps vs Google Maps (US) pic.twitter.com/0fj2SOUAqQ
！ Apple Hub (@theapplehub) February 11, 2025
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.
Internet reacts
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.
I guess Apple hasn't been paid enough yet
！ Calicocat (@deadkandy) February 12, 2025
Apple Maps needs to catch up´. They've always been behind google.
！ Tech Greg (@TechGregNYC) February 11, 2025
Patriotism competition.
！ Prashant (@HeyPrashant_) February 11, 2025
Who's winning????
Apple Maps haven't caught up yet.
！ Steven Hoagland (@StevenHoagland) February 11, 2025
Why is my Google Maps saying both lol? pic.twitter.com/y4Bti3X1A0
！ GUL (@gultash) February 11, 2025
On the map it still says it but the address says other wise ?
！ Hawareyaw Ketema (@HowieDeJohn) February 11, 2025
only one of them is right and it's not Google ?
！ System Settings (@app_settings) February 11, 2025
Apple Maps the goat
！ ΛG (@agtech_11) February 11, 2025
Apple Maps ?? so proud of you pic.twitter.com/evhRS7SEt8
！ ? (@djplpr) February 11, 2025
It's funny though if you CLICK on Gulf of Mexico´ it pops up and says gulf of America
！ Michael Ramputi (@Mikey_Bee3) February 11, 2025
Trying to figure out why this was necessary
！ Lauren (@Laureyms) February 11, 2025
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