Nail in the coffin for AOSP?
There'll be nothing left of the "base", and what will happen to the small manufacturers who currently do not fork out for certification. Whilst the GMS licence itself may be free, the cost is in the independent certification testing. With more of the "Android" functionality moved to GMS, it will force the small guys to get a GMS licence.
Probably best to wait for a proper announcement from Google
Biting the hand that feeds IT
