The iOS 9.3.1 update is the latest upgrade for Apple's iPad and it brings a crucial bug fix for an iOS 9.3 problem. It's an important update and today we want to take a close look at the key iPad iOS 9.3.1 update details.

The iPad iOS 9.3 update was confirmed in January and it rolled out to iPad users in March, shortly after the company's iPhone SE event.

The iOS 9.3 update brought a ton of changes to the iPad but it also brought problems including a web link crashing bug.

This bug forced Apple to roll out another iOS 9.3 update dubbed iOS 9.3.1.

The next time you check for an update on your iPad, you'll encounter iOS 9.3.1 and its changes. For iOS 9.3 users, iOS 9.3.1 is small and includes that single bug fix. For others, it's going to be a much larger update thanks to iOS 9.3.

iOS 9.3.1 is a big update and there's a lot iPad users need to know about it. And that's precisely why we're taking a look at the upgrade today.

This iPad iOS 9.3.1 roundup includes our impressions of the software, a look at iPad iOS 9.3.1 problems, ways to downgrade to older versions of iOS 9, and more. Keep these things in mind as we push deeper into April.

iPad iOS 9.3.1 Impressions

Last week, we installed the iOS 9.3.1 update on three versions of the iPad: The iPad Air 2, the iPad Air, and the iPad mini 2. We've been using these iOS 9.3.1 updates for a few of days now and here's what we've found. 

We haven't noticed any issues with battery life, at least not yet. All three slates are holding a solid charge with the iOS 9.3.1 update on board. 

We haven't noticed any issues with connectivity either. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both holding up well after several days of use.

We've tested the tablets on several different connections with different routers. We've also tested them with various Bluetooth devices including speakers and headsets. 

Third-party apps are working fine on all three though we can't profess to have used every single app on the App Store. If you're concerned about performance, read recent app reviews from iOS 9.3.1 users.

As for Apple's stock apps, Apple's Podcasts application has crashed several times on the iPad Air. That's been the extent of our troubles. So far. 

We haven't run into any experience-breaking bugs and the Control Center/keyboard/Notification Center lag that we saw on the iPad mini 2 with iOS 9.3 on board hasn't emerged yet. 

If you're already on iOS 9.3, you'll want to think about moving to iOS 9.3.1. It comes with a crucial bug fix. If you're on iOS 9.2.1, iOS 9.3's features make iOS 9.3.1 worth it. 

If you're on something older, or you're using an older device, you might want to wait a few more days to see how iOS 9.3.1 performance pans out.