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Whether going for accuracy or sending a message,

Apple Maps has seen a splashy update.

9 to 5 max says Cupertino's cartographers have updated the images around the White House.

You've no doubt heard about the street in Washington, D.C. leading to Lafayette Square

being painted with the words Black Lives Matter.

Well, if you look for that on Apple Maps, you will see it.

For a bit of background, 9 to 5 Max says the street message was approved by the DC mayor who was spoken out against the military

response to recent protests. The words were painted onto the street just a day or so ago,

and Apple Maps has speedily updated its satellite data to show it to the world.

Both Apple Maps and Google Maps have also renamed the Street Black Lives Matter Plaza,

again per recent changes made by the city.

Silicon Valley's virtual assistance are also catching more of social conscience.

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