MapQuest Tops App Store Charts After Refusing 'Lake America' Change

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By Joe RossignolAug 31, 2026, 10:49 am92 pts
MapQuest is in the spotlight this week after refusing to change "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" on its map following an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump last week. As of Monday morning, the MapQuest app is the top free iPhone app on Apple's App Store charts in Canada and fourth on the…

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