But what about computer mice? There are USB-C wired mice and a few wireless USB-C mice available (https://3dinsider.com/usb-c-mouses/) for Windows users. Apple could introduce its own USB-C mouse for use with an iPad, but that would require some changes to iOS itself (at least on the tablet line). I doubt this will happen, but I’d love to be proven wrong.

For now, there are workarounds — and a promised workaround — for using a mouse with an iPad Pro without “jailbreaking” it. For details check out “The iPad Pro Needs Mouse Capability” article from the folks at plunc, an online recycling website for tech products.

Here’s a quote from the article (with which I agree): The fact that Apple doesn’t offer mouse capability seems to run counter to everything else it’s doing with the iPad Pro. It offers the ability to either connect a third-party keyboard or one of Apple’s own keyboards to the iPad Pro... but that capability is missing for a mouse, or even a trackpad.

Navigating on the iPad Pro is taxing without a mouse. Picture lifting your hand up continually to scroll on the screen as you type and switch between apps. If Apple is already offering keyboard connectivity to the iPad Pro, it should similarly recognize the need to offer mouse capability. Otherwise it’s making a lukewarm attempt to be a true replacement for a PC laptop.