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Apple Maps will soon rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America , following similar changes made by Google this week , for comply with U.S. President Donald Trump ’s executive order that formally changed the name .
U.S.-based Apple users may see the “ Gulf of America ” as soon as Tuesday , concord to Bloomberg , and the fellowship will soon roll out the name to users in other res publica .
Google Maps users around the world already see the split name , “ Gulf of Mexico ( Gulf of America ) ” when reckon the soundbox of pee , whereas Mexican and American users see their country ’s respective names .
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaumsent a letter to Google asking the company to reconsiderrenaming the gulf . However , Apple and Google seem to be pursue orders from the sitting U.S. Chief Executive .