The uplink can be used for camera control, triggering and firmware updates.
So they need firmware updates, assuming that they can be updated.
However their constant firmware updates are seen as attempts to hamper homebrew development.
Three firmware updates have been released for the D3.
There are currently now 4 firmware updates being Version 0112, 1199, 1275, and 1370.
The firmware updates have fixed some bugs, and made minor changes in operation.
Many, but not all, of these issues were fixed through a series of firmware updates made available by Fujifilm.
Interestingly the recent firmware updates have had a vast improvement on battery life for my Omnia 7.
Subsequent firmware updates made better use of the available screen space by displaying additional track information including bitrate.
Even small firmware updates will be delivered through the cellular network.