You could say the same thing about cloud storage, couldn't you? As with extra local storage, that has additional UI baggage, which comes along with extra utilit

You could say the same thing about cloud storage, couldn't you? As with extra local storage, that has additional UI baggage, which comes along with extra utility for the user. To be able to bring with you all of your music or photos, without requiring a connection, is a massive benefit. That also doesn't explain sticking with the same storage options from two years ago, even though prices have plummeted in the meantime. It's clearly about what benefits Google.