Google officially changes the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on Maps
Google officially changes the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on Maps
After announcing it would be renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, Google has officially changed on its Maps application.
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Ok internet, lets sing a song called "non-google alternative map programs", ill start.
OpenStreetMap!
(I dont know the rest of the words... Halp)
Well, I just opened Apple Maps and typed in “gulf of america” and got 0 results. I typed in “gulf of mexico” and got a big bold label across the correct location saying “Gulf of Mexico”.
Under Google Maps, for either of them, I get Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America).
Screenshot from Apple Maps just now:
That’s because they use open street map (and other providers).
May be time for Android users to switch to iPhone, then?
or just install a non invasive os that doesnt steal your data..
Or just use any other maps app. You can avoid Google entirely even on Android. Just takes bit of effort.
Sure I'll go support this little caritative company by buying a new ethical phone instead of using e/os or whatever alternatives there is! 😁
Organic Maps!
Magic Earth!
Here Wego (formerly Nokia maps)