That is pretty superficial. Apple wanted turn by turn directions on the built in maps app for years. Google wouldn't license it. That is a lesson on the risks

That is pretty superficial. Apple wanted turn by turn directions on the built in maps app for years. Google wouldn't license it. That is a lesson on the risks of depending on other platforms. However, we are all dependent on others all the time. It really can't be avoided entirely. It's just a matter of degree and managing risk.