Google says it will change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Maps after government updates

[ilikeboobies@lemmy.ca]

Now US can start claiming islands just like China does with the South Sea

[daddy32@lemmy.world]

Sorry, unable to find it now either and my memory fails me. There's a chronically mislabeled place near where I live, but I don't want to doxx myself. So, please have this vaguely related fun story instead: https://www.thesun.ie/news/14465782/ghost-aldi-supermarket-tourists-lorry

[bemorecareful@lemmy.world]

Anytime I hear someone complain about cancel culture I bring up freedom fries.

[eezyville@sh.itjust.works]

I never said they were required to change it. I just wanted to put into perspective the power that Google has vs the power the US has. Also change the name of the Gulf of Mexico is not law. It did not go through Congress.

[merde@sh.itjust.works]

i never use android auto so my help would be based on what i've read.

i tried magicEarth after the above comment. It's not foss but it seems more practical for driving and it is said to be a.auto compatible.