Apple Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The change is visible in the updated maps in the Apple Maps app. Currently, there is no official information about the reason for this change. However, the news has sparked various reactions among the public.
Lake Ontario is one of the Great Lakes of North America, located between the United States and Canada. There are speculations that this change could affect relations between the two countries.
Apple has not yet provided an official comment on the matter. The update in the mapping service is being received differently by users. Some support the change, while others express opposition.
The news is widely discussed on social media. Many users are questioning the reason behind the change and offering various theories. Some experts suggest it might be politically motivated.
Apple Maps has made changes to map names before, but this particular change has caused a significant international uproar. The renaming of Lake Ontario is seen as an example of politically motivated revision of geographical names.
An official comment from Apple is expected. Further information will be released as the story develops.