Limited updates help with the phones lasting longer in my non-tech savvy opinion.
Some of the updates are automatic, but whenever the option is to "update now" or "update later/not now" I always choose the update later/not now option. I have little to no problems with my phones unless they are...
Be sure to put it where you can jump directly into a snow drift from the hot tub if you choose too.
Supposedly there are health benefits to the abrupt hot-cold sensation.
You could still drop it into the water.
The person on the other end might or might not hear a gurgling sound.
Watch someone try it to see if it gurgles. 😇