The conveyor-connector system is now fully functional. It can be used to connect two ships, share electricity, give access to control panel and transfer items. Also players are now able to set custom color to the astronaut’s suit.
Full list of new features and fixes: Forums.keenswh.com
So ejector and collector are now useless because connector doing everything
Collector still collecting ore chunks when dropping them. Drills don't pick up every bit, you can use the collectors for catching the bits that don't get picked up.