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MapQuest will now show you where Flock cameras are in your neighborhood

MapQuest has been on quite the unexpected tear over the last couple of months. The mapping service's app surged in popularity after it refused to refer to Lake Ontario as Lake America (unlike Google Maps and Apple Maps ).

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MapQuest’s app has added a new toggle that overlays known outdoor surveillance cameras and license‑plate readers onto its maps. The feature arrives as the service has recently gained attention for refusing to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” a stance that set it apart from Google and Apple Maps. In the same period, MapQuest introduced Android Auto support and public‑transit directions, expanding its functionality beyond basic navigation. The camera layer gives users a quick visual reference for nearby monitoring equipment.

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