MapQuest tops US Apple navigation downloads after Lake Ontario

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MapQuest reached No 1 on the US Apple app download chart for navigation after refusing to rename Lake Ontario, dismissing President Donald Trump’s executive order. The app surpassed Google and Apple Maps on the top-downloaded US list following its “we’re not changing it” stance.

WHO: MapQuest

WHAT: MapQuest became the No 1 navigation app on the US Apple download chart after refusing to rename Lake Ontario.

WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: MapQuest refused to rename Lake Ontario despite President Donald Trump’s 27 August executive order directing federal agencies to do so.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

MapQuest tops US app charts after refusing “Lake America” · Sep 3, 2026 at 2:12 AM ET
MapQuest resists “Lake America” order · Aug 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

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