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Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America - but not in Mexico

Mexican users will continue to see the ‘Gulf of Mexico’

The Independent UK

Google Maps Renames Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of America

The Gulf of Mexico on Google Maps is now the Gulf of America following an executive order by President Trump, reflecting efforts to honor American heritage.

Top News

Why are ‘friendly neighbourhood cats’ appearing on Google Maps all of a sudden?

Sydneysiders are listing pets as purrfect tourist attractions, with five-star ratings for pettability and chonkiness

The Guardian - AU

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Google Maps can help you find accessible locations — here’s how

Discover if a business you’re looking visit is wheelchair or pram-friendly

Tom’s Guide

London's black cabs could teach satnavs smarter routes. But at what cost?

A new study believes taxi drivers could help decongest the city – if only they’d share their secrets with Google Maps

Evening Standard

Android Auto users get some great news after botched update

The latest update to Android Auto didn't quite go as planned, but Google has been quick to respond.

Teacher hails ‘small win’ as Google Maps to remove UK and Irish school reviews

Google says move is to prevent ‘unhelpful or prank reviews’, after petition by Merseyside deputy headteacher

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Can't make it to New Orleans? Here's how to tour the Super Bowl stadium virtually with Google Maps

Learn how to view the Super Bowl stadium, and explore it Google Maps and Google Earth.

Tom’s Guide

News Weekly: DeepSeek rising, massive Garmin outage, the S Pen confusion, and more

This week we get into the nitty gritty of the new AI on the block Deep Seek, Garmin watch owners had a rough few days, Samsung and the S Pen saga, Meta announced its earnings and Pebble watches made a comeback. Let's get into it.

Android Central

Truly the dumbest timeline: Mexican president formally requests Google Maps does not re-name the Gulf of Mexico, jokes about renaming North America 'América Mexicana'

Google Maps says it's just following longstanding policy.

PC Gamer

Mexican President Requests Another Name Change in Response to Google's Decision to Reflect 'Gulf of America' on Maps

Mexico's president proposed changing how the US is labeled on Google Maps in retaliation to the company submitting to Trump's request to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Latin Times

Android Auto gets a major Google Maps update, but it divides opinions

It's a minor tweak, but this Android Auto update has upset a lot of people.

Mexico's president calls on Google to identify US as 'América Mexicana’

President Claudia Sheinbaum attacks Google for caving into Trump’s meglomaniacal move to change the Gulf of Mexico into the Gulf of America

The Independent UK

Google Maps update for the Now Bar prepares it for One UI 7's wider rollout

A user spotted a new Google Maps update that prepares it for One UI 7 on older Galaxy S phones.

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Google Maps just added support for Galaxy S25’s best feature

Google Maps has just added support for Galaxy S25's Now Bar — here's what you need to know.

TechRadar

The Samsung Galaxy S25's best software feature just got Google Maps support

The Now Bar on One UI 7 can now display Google Maps information, as Galaxy S25 phones reach customers.

Al Jazeera

Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? Google Maps and contentious geography

Google Maps will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America when the US government officially makes the change

Android Central

Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' following Trump executive order

Google announced that it would be taking steps to change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US on its Google Maps platform.

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Latin Times

Google Maps Puts US on List of 'Sensitive Countries' After Trump Unilaterally Renames Global Landmark

Google Maps has reclassified the United States as a "sensitive country" after President Trump ordered the renaming of major landmarks.

Latin Times

Mexico to Send Letter to Google Questioning Decision to Rename Gulf of Mexico on Its US Maps

She said the foreign ministry will send out the letter to Google on Jan. 29

The Guardian - US

Mexico to question Google over Gulf name change after Trump order

Claudia Sheinbaum says US government does not have right to change name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

TechRadar

How to use location apps without leaving a trail of data and getting followed everywhere you go

Ever wondered if it's possible to use map apps without forking over location data (and more)? Here's what you need to know.

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30 Maps To Expand Your Knowledge Of The World With Random Facts (New Pics)

From the most overworked countries in the world, to a visual representation of all the lighthouses in France, and even places where cheek-kissing is a common greeting, these maps prove that cartography still thrives in the digital age. The post 30 Maps To Expand Your Knowledge Of The World With…

Evening Standard

Is Google Maps changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America?

The first ever Gulf of America Day took place this past weekend, says President Trump

TechRadar

A recent Android Auto update has messed with Google Maps, and users aren’t happy about it

The Google Maps user experience on smaller Android Auto infotainment systems is causing a stir.

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