The problem with the Files app is that, aside from iCloud Drive, any other document storage provider will have to ship a Files extension. Some apps with old document provider extensions like Google Drive and Dropbox will show their old document browser UIs that way, but for full integration theyll need to ship an update with a Files extension (which obviously wont happen in the beta period).
On this note, I suspect its probably theoretically possible for an accessory maker to make a Files extension that works with some kind of Lightning thumb drive, but that doesnt currently exist.
Excited for the new Files app. Have a question related...
My brother takes a lot of videos on his iPad. He's not the best technology-wise, but any recommendations for an external storage device for the iPad to back up photos and videos?
Is something like this any good? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MY4GICD/?tag=neogaf0e-20 Apparently to transfer you have to use the storage device's app. Maybe the new Files app will make things easier.
On this note, I suspect its probably theoretically possible for an accessory maker to make a Files extension that works with some kind of Lightning thumb drive, but that doesnt currently exist.