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Smart TVs are like phones. Essentially, you want to preserve the hardware and update software as long as possible, until it makes the most sense to upgrade. So, a big factor in buying a capable smart TV is knowing how long the software updates will keep coming. Samsung is one manufacturer that's increasingly moved to include consumer-friendly policies like extended security updates and software support guarantees for its devices . In 2024, Samsung announced that it will provide regular Tizen OS updates for seven years after purchase for its Smart TVs. Since this took effect in 2024, TVs like its OLED S95D, Neo QLED 4K QN95D, and Samsung QN900D Neo QLED 8K are on the company's seven-year promise list.…