I'm developing a website that will require somewhat high frequency timing to account for network latency but I think standard getTime is accurate enough with millisecond accuracy which I think will satisfy my requirements (I still need to test this though).
I can't think of something that needs microsecond level timing though.
I agree; I would like to see a move away from trying to cram everything into a browser app, and towards adding better connectivity and community features to native apps.
I can't think of something that needs microsecond level timing though.