What we really need is a way for users to store their own data that has the simplicity of local storage but the convenience of storing data in the cloud. It do

What we really need is a way for users to store their own data that has the simplicity of local storage but the convenience of storing data in the cloud. It does seem that Apple intends to cripple web technologies in order to move developers to their native platform but this will likely do more damage to privacy than anything. All of the alternatives to local storage for simple mobile apps typically involve moving data to a third parties like Firebase, AWS, etc. Simple apps that didn't need a server and could just keep data or user-preferences locally would now need to either create their own data service or pay for a BaaS which means moving your data out of your control. This behavior leads to companies like Under Armour to house data they shouldn't have and puts everyone (150M people) at risk.[0] [0] https://www.wired.com/story/under-armour-myfitnesspal-hack-password-hashing/ https://www.wired.com/story/under-armour-myfitnesspal-hack-p...