Google Trips deprecated

Got a notification this morning that Google Trips will be retired in couple of months. If you are reading this later, the app would already be pulled down. I have tried Google Trips sometime back and I was actually thinking about using it in total for my next trip. Unfortunate it is being pulled down. 

I went through the links and Google states that most Trips app functions are now integrated in Google Maps. Personally, I have been using Google Maps to drop pins and save places to visit, Apple Calendar to schedule trips, Apple Notes to track my travel checklist and keep all related documents in iCloud or Google drive. 

Considering that amount of information floating around, it becomes very convenient to have all information stored in one place for easy access. I thought Google Trips was the one meant for this, in vein. 

Apple sign-on feature mandatory

Apple is forcing developers to include Apple sign-on option where likes of Google and Facebook are offered in apps on it's ecosystem.

Apple owns the Apple ecosystem, period. While healthy tradelaws will curb any kind of monopolization and manipulation that negatively affects consumers, it does not prevent creation of authorities that control market segments. The giants will not be here if this would not be the case. And yes we consumers want to see them around because they are vital for our digital existence now. Talk about mutually beneficial relationship. Now in course or such existence, the provider could force use of certain alternatives to further enhance it's ecosystem and command more market segment. Apple sign-on is such a push.

My personal view - Apple's sign-on feature will be trusted by millions of consumers just like their other offerings.  However the idea of upfront imposing it with a deadline is not just. That said, developers will follow suit for above reason.