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Apple Maps plans to show ‘Gulf of America,’ following Google
Apple Maps will rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, following a similar change by Google, as per U.S. President Trump's executive order. This change will be implemented for U.S. users and later for international users, despite objections from the Mexican government.
Key points
- Apple Maps to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
- Change aligns with President Trump's executive order.
- Google has already implemented a split name: Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America).
- U.S. users will see the new name soon, with international rollout to follow.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged Google to reconsider the name change.
Why it matters
- The renaming reflects ongoing U.S.-Mexico tensions and nationalist sentiments.
- This is part of a broader trend in tech companies adapting to political directives.
- Renaming practices resonate with other geographical debates, including historical name changes.
The decision by Apple and Google to rename the Gulf highlights the intersection of technology, politics, and geography, as well as the influence of national identity in mapping practices.