Yes, but from the perspective of the end user (me), the license guarantees that I can use the current version of the software for free forever without Google or

Yes, but from the perspective of the end user (me), the license guarantees that I can use the current version of the software for free forever without Google or anyone else forcing any changes. Plus, if I don't like any changes they make, I can fork my own copy and continue developing on that (which the community will certainly do in a heartbeat if needed).