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MapQuest isn’t renaming Lake Ontario, despite Trump’s executive order. And it’s surging in the App Store

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Why This Matters

MapQuest's decision to retain the name Lake Ontario despite a presidential executive order highlights the importance of brand consistency and user trust in the navigation app market. Its surge in popularity demonstrates consumer preference for familiar and reliable mapping services amidst political controversies.

Key Takeaways

The 30-year-old app is currently the number one navigation app in the Apple App Store. Over the last few days, hundreds of thousands of people have downloaded the MapQuest app from the App Store, making it the number one navigation app. There’s one reason why: the OG online mapping company said that it has no plans to rename Lake Ontario after Trump’s executive order calling it Lake America.