MapQuest skyrockets on app stores after 'Lake America' refusal

Business Insider | 31-08-2026 08:50pm |

MapQuest, the online mapping service, has seen a surge in popularity after refusing to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as per a Trump administration executive order. The company's usage has skyrocketed 50 times, and it has become the fourth-most-downloaded free app on Apple's App Store in the US. MapQuest's stance began as a joke about being outdated but has resonated with users.

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