iPad Pro problems: Apple acknowledges mysterious shutdowns, but no fix yet

Some iPad Pro owners have noticed some strange behavior in their new 12.9-inch tablets. Normally when you charge a device, unless the battery has completely died, the screen remains responsive. But some iPad Pros are completely freezing, then dying, after a recharge. The problem appears to be widespread—Apple’s support communities are filled with complaints about the issue.
Apple knows about the problem, but hasn’t said why it’s happening. There doesn’t seem to be