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Subject: Re: gulf of america
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:55:31 -0800
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On 2025-02-12 09:46, Marion wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:48:24 -0000 (UTC), badgolferman wrote :
> 
> 
>>>>> It looks like Apple Maps has not updated their database yet.�
>>>>> Doesn't America-based Apple follow official government sources?
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Maybe they're not as craven as the guys at Google.
>>>
>>> They got it right now today.  Gulf of America
>>
>> You're right!  I see it on the app too.  Good work Apple!
> 
> Yup. My 10th-generation iPad has it also as the "Gulf of America.
> As does Google Maps when I checked just now.
> 
> I'm actually surprised as I've had to force Google to change a name.
> And it took a *lot* of effort on my part to change the Google maps.
> 
> Pretty much, if Google changes a name, it has a good chance of sticking.
> 
> If anyone has more information on how the decision was made, either at
> Apple or Google HQ, I'd love to know how the gob'ment managed that feat.

You're SUPRISED...

....that because YOU...

....a NOBODY...

....had a problem getting a named change in Google Maps...


....that Google might kowtow to the US GOVERNMENT?