iPad mouse acceleration works slow

Using a mouse on the iPad feels extremely slow and imprecise due to the horrible mouse acceleration that is forced on. I don’t understand why there isn’t an option to simply turn it off.

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iPad Pro (5th generation)

Posted on Jan 6, 2025 4:55 AM

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