A new file system has been designed which can help scaling to a Mac Pro from an Apple Watch, this next gen system is called The Apple File System (APFS). Another thing that has been optimized is that APFS is also for SSD/Flash storage with the primary feature being the encryption which has been engineered.

There are various benefits that come along with the APFS, when you compare it with HFS+, you will also get to know how the about the compatibility of the file system code. The details are still scant; however the information can be accessed by developers pertaining to the latest File System.

There are a few limitations/caveats which are pretty significant however, the usage may just get limited. This would includes‐ · The Startup Disk‐ presently, the volumes of the APFS cannot be used on this front.

· Case Sensitivity comes into the picture as presently the names of the files is said to be case sensitive.

· Presently there is no support that is available for the backups of TimeMachine.

· The FileVault presently cannot be used to encrypt the APFS volumes. · Fusion Drive also cannot be used presently by the APFS.

At this time the File System is not an Open Source and the company also has not really commented it they plan to make the File System as an Open Source. Apple has plans to publish and document the format of the APFS volume, with the next year release of the Apple File System.

The General Characteristics of the Apple File System is designed in such a way that it not only supports the latest technology, however it also goes ahead meets the various needs of the products of Apple. There are also various other factors and changes that have come into place which makes the File System of Apple a really good choice.