They are standardizing the web. >just to create a lock in effect instead? No, developers requesting features and expressing pain points are a major motivator

They are standardizing the web. >just to create a lock in effect instead? No, developers requesting features and expressing pain points are a major motivator of changes. >And are those features benefiting every site or are they targeted towards Google properties? They are targeted towards web developers to enable them to create good experiences for end users.