TL;DR
Raspberry Pi Connect has introduced a new feature that allows users to perform remote updates on their Raspberry Pi devices, making it easier to keep software up-to-date without needing to be physically present. This capability is particularly useful since it works behind firewalls and doesn't get disrupted by changes in IP addresses. While users can still update their devices through the usual methods, the remote over-the-air updates enable them to initiate updates without opening a Connect session, and even if the device is off, it will grab the update once it goes online.