Google and Apple Criticized for Renaming Gulf and Denali

Google and Apple are facing criticism and international backlash for complying with President Donald Trump's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' and Denali to 'Mount McKinley'. Google has decided to reflect these changes for U.S. users on their Maps platform, while showing both names for international users. This decision has sparked outrage from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who plans to send a formal complaint to Google, emphasizing that such changes do not recognize international waters and naming conventions. Meanwhile, Apple Maps has not fully implemented these changes but reflects them partially through search results. The actions have ignited debates over cultural heritage and respect for historical names, with critics arguing that these changes detract from more pressing issues. Despite Google's adherence to official U.S. government updates, the move has been met with both domestic and international controversy.