There is a pattern with these posts, as it's interesting that just before Google announces a major release someone publishes this sort of piece, either criticiz

There is a pattern with these posts, as it's interesting that just before Google announces a major release someone publishes this sort of piece, either criticizing Google on privacy issues or competitive issues or describing a product as struggling. It's PR, someone paid for this and more often than not it takes place right before Google releases something.