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Not trying to sound negative in tone, to prefix. Just more factual.
Need is a strong word. Browser can do banking. So can computer, tablet, the bank itself. Check deposit is one thing that an "app" is needed for but happens exceedingly rarely these days. One could also keep an old Android phone around just for that banking app if the usage was important enough. One could also go back to cash, although that has other bulky/theft issues.
Maps also can be done in browser, or open Android map apps like Organic Maps ported.
Digital wallets aren't really "needed" in the world, there are still non-phone-based techs to replace them. Sure, it's great having an empty pocket with nothing but a phone, but that is a pure luxury, not a need. Might actually be a good time for more people to stop using "smart" tech to keep non-smart tech in prevalence.
Remember too, all these finance-based "conveniences" are there just so every company along the way can vacuum up all your transactions. Google Wallet gets to see every card/purchase you use/do, for example, even when not using the phone for the purchase.
Jesus fuck. I did not know they could see all those purchases.