Third-party iPad smart connector accessories working again with latest iPadOS 18.3 beta

Magnetic charging stands that utilize iPad Smart Connectors are working again with the latest iPadOS 18.3 beta, proving it was just a beta bug and not a larger move from Apple.Kuxiu charging stands work again with latest iPadOS 18.3 betaApple doesn't officially offer the Smart Connector through the MFi program, but manufacturers have figured out ways to use it with unofficial workarounds. So far, Apple seems like it doesn't care about the use, but a beta bug caused some concern.After the third iPadOS 18.3 beta was released, users reported that the charging capability of their Kuxiu charging stands had returned. Kuxiu had previously confirmed that they believed it was a beta issue, and not a move from Apple, and this seems to be the case. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums