Why upgrading to iOS 7 could be a productivity killer

Beware shiny, new iOS 7. Here's why upgrading to it right away could cause serious woes.

By Preston Gralla

Then there's the usual caveat applied to any new operating system upgrade: Not uncommonly, you'll find minor glitches and bugs. It's often a good idea to wait a while to upgrade until they're stamped out.

So yes, I'm sure you want to get iOS 7 on your device right away. But if you're worried about your productivity, it's best to be prudent and wait several weeks to a month. By that time, most if not all of the issues should be resolved.

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Preston is a freelance writer, and the author of more than 40 books, including "Windows 8 Hacks," "How the Internet Works," and "NOOK Tablet: The Missing Manual." He has written about technology for more than 20 years, and has published in numerous national magazines and newspapers, ranging from Computerworld to USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, the Dallas Morning News, and CIO Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter @pgralla or Google+.