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I remember the magic that was 1GB (and "infinite" because it kept slowly growing) email storage back when Hotmail gave you maybe 5MB. Crazy to think it was over 20 years ago.
It is more of an attempt to get real world IDs. Yesterday I was forced to enter phone number for first time for "login verification". I didn't request any 2FA. They also made it clear they would save the number. Alternative was not logging in. Probably a A/B testing attempt.
Android is over (with the next major version there will be no sideloading). And with all those new feeling-based laws, "hate speech" and snitch sites (Meldestellen) the internet is basically over (or you need legal protection insurance and loads of free time).
The Internet will die off, just like TV, BTX, mail boxes, BBSes, and all the stuff before.
I did adjust my hobbies and passions accordingly, I have now a workshop and a garden.
I decided to use appliances (for example feature phone and Garmin navigation system and reMarkable) and real services (bank clerk in an actual bank).
A smartphone is a spy device, a ad screen, and a single point of failure.
For email look into stalwart and host it for yourself.