MapQuest launches beta Android Auto support after political name dispute
MapQuest introduced beta mapping support for Android Auto following a controversy over its refusal to rename Lake Ontario.
Company retains original lake name
The service kept the historic name for Lake Ontario despite pressure from President Donald Trump. Both Apple and Google changed their map displays in the United States while MapQuest did not.
Downloads surge after controversy
Usage of the application grew to 50 times its normal rate during the recent attention. The app generated over 1.5 million downloads and became the number one mapping app on Apple's App Store.
Installation steps for users
Users can find the app on Google Play to join the beta program. They must update the software to the latest version if it is already installed on their device.
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