Some people are reluctant updaters. Perhaps they have an “if ain't broke, don't fix it” mentality, or they dislike the idea of forced downtime if there isn't going to be a huge improvement. Still other people have a distrust of what tech companies have planned — which is kind of paradoxical, since of course you wouldn't be facing this sort of dilemma if you hadn't bought that smartphone or laptop from them.
The truth is that most software updates are not only safe and quick, but boring. They're meant to fix bugs and security vulnerabilities that most users will never see, or add minor features, unless it's an annual refresh. On a smart TV, though, there are legitimate reasons to hesitate about pulling the trigger, some of which will seem obvious when you think about them for a second. Others may be new considerations, particularly if you're not as exposed to the industry as us tech journalists.
Complicating a simple machine
How much is there to be gained?
When you buy a phone, tablet, or laptop, it's pretty much taken for granted that you'll need to update it before you use it, unless you're picking it up on launch day or shortly thereafter. All three of those devices are not only advanced computers, but ones meant to interact with the broader internet. There's just too much that can go wrong, whether it's a malware infection or incompatibility with the latest…