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MapQuest hits No. 1 in app stores after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points This development comes after the company refused to rename Lake Ontario. MapQuest has reached the top spot in app stores.
MapQuest has reached the top spot in app stores. This development comes after the company refused to rename Lake Ontario.
The company has also introduced an online tool that allows users to jokingly rename the lake. This feature is available for users who want to have a bit of fun with the lake's name.
Further details about MapQuest's new tool and its rise in the app stores can be found through the source. The online tool provides a lighthearted way for users to engage with the lake's name, despite the company's decision not to officially change it.
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Category: business Published: September 3, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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