[Xeamek]

I think there is value in having core android team that focused on AOSP separate from the product oriented pixel or apps teams.

And yes, in the end everyone end up using GMS (besides those who are banned, ie. Huawei). But still, it's better to have a separation that is imperfect, vs not having one at all

[seanmcdirmid]

I don’t think most of GMS works behind the great firewall right? So technically, all Android phones sold in China should be using something else.