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> 2. The Web is missing some APIs that would really let it compete with native apps. absolutely this. i have no idea why the Contact api [1] work has been disc
by leeoniya 8y ago
> 2. The Web is missing some APIs that would really let it compete with native apps.
absolutely this. i have no idea why the Contact api [1] work has been discontinued. my current conspiracy theory is that it would have allowed many communication apps to no longer require native apps and cloud-stored address books.
like selecting a file to upload, i dont see why i can't select a contact to use/upload from a locally available address book. So many web apps could use this.
[1] https://www.w3.org/TR/contacts-api/ https://www.w3.org/TR/contacts-api/
- lioeters 8y agoRegarding your conspiracy theory, it sounds like this could be a realistic worry, of a conflict of interest among those influencial in developing web standards. The "missing APIs" may be those which would provide more competition to various walled gardens.
- thosakwe 8y agoI'm not really a fan of conspiracy theories, BUT when you consider that 2/3 of the biggest browser vendors also control mobile platforms, you can kinda start to rationalize it.