"There is nothing that stops a manufacturer from providing microG instead of Play Services and hence cutting Google out." I would be shocked if 1). The licensi

"There is nothing that stops a manufacturer from providing microG instead of Play Services and hence cutting Google out." I would be shocked if 1). The licensing agreements with Google to get the Play Store in the first place allow that, and 2). If MicroG would be production ready. It might be fine for some enthusiasts and hobbyists, but I highly doubt it's ready to be shipped by default.