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Google Maps has blocked reviews for the Gulf of Mexico after backlash over renaming it "Gulf of America" for U.S. users, following a Trump executive order.

Critics accused Google of censorship after it removed negative reviews. Google defended the move, citing policies against off-topic content.

Mexico’s President Sheinbaum opposed the change and may take legal action. Apple Maps also adopted the new name.

The controversy adds to concerns over tech companies aligning with Trump, following Meta’s rollback of fact-checking and diversity initiatives.

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[–] Paddzr 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Oh I didn't know Apple is also a fuckboi.

Surprisingly it didn't make the news like when Google did it, how come? Especially with how big apple is in USA.

[–] IamAnonymous 1 points 3 days ago

Apple updated it a few days after Google so there was more focus on Google. So far Apple allows you to report an issue which I suspect will be removed next week.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Google Maps is by far the most popular map app which is why it's more newsworthy.