Just because Google didn't need to release a security update to 4.3 between its release and 4.4, doesn't mean they wouldn't have. Any speculation after the fact, is just that. Also, for what it's worth.. iOS updates have been turning older iPhones to shit for years. Sure, they support 3 versions of the OS out.. but usually the device can't handle the update. It comes back to design choice again. Google decided 24mo was enough to support the Galaxy Nexus. The hardware wasn't going to be able to keep up with the 4.4 OS update. It's a different approach, with usability in mind. You obviously have your own bias(who doesn't), and I'm just going to leave it at that.

The Galaxy Nexus received Jellybean(4.3), which came out 20 months after the phone was released. So no, they didn't abandon it after 18 months. Kitkat came out 2 years after the Galaxy Nexus. So, you'd at least have an argument if you said 2 years. However, hardware and software for mobile devices have been improving at such a pace that you shouldn't expect more than that right now. I don't disagree that updates in the early(prior to 2014) days of Android weren't handled well. It was a choice made by Google, allowing the manufacturer's more freedom to control the OS on their devices. A choice that they themselves have agreed didn't work out well. They have already taken steps both internally(by decoupling more from the OS and putting it in the playstore), and with the manufacturer's(by putting pressure on them for timely updates). Complaining about update support for devices, after Google started addressing the issue, is just idiotic.

But, it isn't Google holding things up. People that want updates relatively soon after Google releases them have the option to purchase Nexus devices. Purchasing manufacturer specific devices, means it's up to the manufacturer to provide the updates. There is absolutely no reason to blame Google for the manufacturer's problem. I'm not saying the arrangement is perfect. I'm just saying Google is doing their part, other parties are taking their time or flat out not bothering to update "older" devices.

This is complete BS. Google does not charge for the OS. They have newer versions of the OS, without the vulnerability. There is no reason for them to write a patch for outdated software, when there is a free updated version of the software available. They are not the ones that decide whether the manufacturer's release the newer versions for their phones. This is why Google has opted to move more functionality into components that can be updated via the play store. They've also been working with the manufacturer's to improve things. They made a choice to allow freedom with the OS. They realised there were flaws in that over the years and are taking steps to improve things for the users. Their design and licensing choices may of allowed the problem, but they're definitely not the ones responsible for lack of updates.

The outcriers are being overly sensitive about something that frankly doesn't matter. He wasn't actively attacking their faith with the tweet. At worst, it could be considered poor taste. You say his methods are a popular way to make fun of people, but I see it as a playful twist akin to changing a quote to fit a different theme. Things like that are done quite often, for positive reasons. People are getting upset, because they're too self-conscious about their religious beliefs. They think that because he doesn't feel the same way about religion, he must be attacking them. My original quibble was with the statement as fact that he did it deliberately to offend, when there is no evidence to back it up.

I believe he chose his wording as a play on the significance of the day, but in no way as a slight to Jesus(person, or idea) or to the religious community. Nothing about the message sounded like it was trying to slight the religious community. Since the content wasn't overtly offensive, and he claims it wasn't intended that way, there is no reason to assume it was supposed to be.

Except, that isn't what he did. A group of people taking offense his tweet, does not mean he sought to offend. There was nothing they should be offended by in the tweet or its timing.

Actually, to me it sounds like they pretty much are saying the same thing. NK has no hope of winning, but can blow up a bunch of people in retaliation before they fall.

I agree that most of what the TSA does is BS. That being said, it's perfectly reasonable to restrict weapons onboard flights. It's also not up to the TSA as to whether the weapons are confiscated. That is up to local laws and law enforcement.

All lowering taxes on a business guarantees... is they make more money. The savings only get passed on to the customer if they feel they need to lower prices to better compete. It doesn't mean it won't happen, but it also doesn't mean it will. In this particular case, it almost certainly wouldn't get passed on to the customer.

Can't Apple?
(I kid, but so did they. Get over it. It's a joke.)

You mean, really hope. It's very easy, and often done, to discriminate against people unjustly. That isn't to say all (or most) companies would hold it against him.

It's telling boys that girls get to do things they can't, for no other reason than being a girl. Reinforcing sexism among the youth is not the best way to end sexism.

They specifically mentioned the NDK. It's possible to release as a single app that supports both, or as two separate apps, but it's up to the developer to do that. They could just develop for the vast majority and only support ARM.

I find holding the tablet in one hand a LOT easier than in two. I honestly can't think of the last time I held it in two hands, except to load up some random game needing two hands. Obviously, different people have different opinions.