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Your examples have nothing to do with the web, but the author does criticize Google severely for hindering web apps early on to favor Android apps (before mostl

Your examples have nothing to do with the web, but the author does criticize Google severely for hindering web apps early on to favor Android apps (before mostly changing tack with the rise of ChromeOS). When tech went mainstream in developing countries, it was on mobile, and the native app platform was more capable than the web platform therefore the true "web" didn't take off (even non-app text webpages). The fact remains that Google is the only one trying to fix that, and giving the web a chance to not die and be supplanted by native apps.

bobajeff 1y ago
The web is being locked down too. See Google's proposals like the Web Environment Integrity API. Already, Google blocks sign-in's from 'embedded browsers' (webkit or electron-based browsers). The Encrypted Media Extensions API along with proprietary Content Decryption Module already lock out all but large company's from making a compatible browsers.
- gjsman-1000 1y ago
  > Web Environment Integrity API Dead proposal, two years ago. > Blocks sign-ins from 'embedded browsers' I would too; browser automation tools are a spam farm's favorite tool. > Encrypted Media Extensions API along with proprietary Content Decryption Module Previously it was just called Silverlight and Flash. The demand isn't going away; but EME+CDM is definitely more open than it used to be.