Google, Apple, and Bing Maps have changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an executive order from President Trump. MapQuest has not yet updated its map to reflect this change, and in a playful move, is allowing users to rename the gulf to whatever they want. Some citizens have welcomed the name change, while others, including Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, have expressed opposition. Google has changed the name to Gulf of America based on official government names, while MapQuest has retained the old name due to their outdated maps. Users on MapQuest are creating humorous new names for the gulf, such as Gulf of Fragile Masculinity, Gulf of $7 Eggs, and Gulf of Stupidity. MapQuest is a free online mapping and navigation service launched in 1996, providing users with step-by-step directions before the availability of voice navigation software in vehicles. The company’s app is available for Apple iPhone and Google Android users. Overall, the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America has sparked mixed reactions, with MapQuest offering users the opportunity to humorously rename the gulf as they see fit.
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