The iPad Pro quietly gained a new capability in iOS 9.3 beta 2: German developer Stefan Wolfrum tweeted that the device can now update the firmware in devices attached to the Smart Connector. He was offered, and able to complete, a firmware update to his Logitech Create keyboard.
Firmware updates of accessories usually need you to connect them to a Mac, but as the Smart Connector is unique to the iPad Pro, it’s likely this fact that prompted the new capability …
The move also helps support Tim Cook’s contention that, for many people, an iPad Pro could be a complete replacement for a PC.
We haven’t been overly impressed with the Logitech Create keyboard, with some reporting flakey connectivity, so hopefully the firmware update will solve this issue.
The second public beta of iOS 9.3 was released yesterday, adding Night Shift mode, an updated Control Center and more.
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I’m using the Create keyboard with my Pro now. It’s ok. I had the Air 2 with the Brydge keyboard and loved it so the bar was set high for the Create. The Brydge was like typing on my Mac so I have the BrydgePro ordered. Typing feels ok on the Create keyboard but there is noticeable lag to the point where I need to slow down my typing so that all of the letters are hit. I’m aware of the keyboard software issue and have tried using the normal keyboard option and the international PC option…both aren’t that great and it still has lag. It was said that Apple needs to update the driver for this keyboard. I had these issues on iOS 9.2 and I’m running the public beta if 9.3 and the issue still exists.