Apple launches an update on the Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader-- one offering support for USB 3.0 data transfer speeds when used with the iPad Pro.
USB 3.0 data transfer speeds reach up to 5Gbps, a tenfold increase over USB 2.0. Teardowns reveal the iPad Pro carries a USB 3.0 controller, making it more attractive to customers working on large photo and 4K video files.
Customers should note the SD Card Camera Reader remains backwards-compatible with other iDevices featuring the 2012 Lightning port, if with USB 2.0 speeds.