this is only effective in the US btw, this doesn't apply outside of the US, why google has done this? Probably the appease trump, and honestly, anything that keeps trump busy that isn't overthrowing the US government is good in my books.
I guess I can live with calling it "Gulf of America" if we also rename "Gulf of California" to "Gulf of Mexico"
Sea Of Cortez
When will Lemmy users stop talking about politics. It's getting old fast
Stop being such a pussy.
I wonder how location dependent it is?
yes, the answer is yes.
México
It shows "Gulf Of America" if you're in the USA. If you're in Mexico, it still shows as "Gulf Of Mexico".
AFAIK, anywhere other than USA will still show as Gulf of Mexico.
It's showing both in Australia. The old title with the new following in parentheses.
So fucking dumb
It's showing the same in at least 3 European countries (Netherlands, Sweden, Poland), too, see: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/37545009
UK also matches Mexico's format.
Gulf of America.
Don't catch me slipping tho.
Gulf of America.
Guns in my area.
Hahaha I thought Google was benevolently collecting my personal data for my own good. I consented right? /s
Anything but google.
Apple?
No, they're just virtue-signaling goodness while being so closed that they can never really be trusted. Their maps will silently fall in line during the next big unrelated news cycle. Their "Find My" location spy network that tracks everything in America will then be put to task, among other evils one will never know about due to the OS and chips all being so closed to external observation.
No better time than the present to switch to OpenStreetMap
For Android, I use OsmAnd~ which uses OpenStreetMap data and allows you to download maps to calculate routes offline, something Google Maps couldn't do for routes by foot and by bike last time I tried.
It also has better coverage for some small paths in natural areas like forests. Give it a try!
Is using alternative maps even worth it if you have google's Android and location has to go through google play services anyways?
It won’t prevent Google from tracking your location, but it might help support these alternative maps by increasing their popularity on the PlayStore and whatnot.
ecosia all the way
This is pathetic and reeks of insecurity big time. Hope that this debacle improves your QoL, Americans.
reeks of insecurity big time.
No, it's literally the opposite, it's a display of power and support for an openly fascist regime they KNOW will benefit them financially.
It's the epitome of capitalism, and precisely why said capitalism will always decay in to fascism.
American here. It's freaking embarrassing. Not as much as all the other shit, and certainly not as sad and tragic. Our neighbors elected a cartoon villain and his best buddy, another cartoon villain.
Mexico should rename "America"
The Mexican president asked for this
Divided States of America
because that's what it really is
You mean Estados Unidos ? In Spanish, 'America' already refers to the north and south continents, not to the USA
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