The file system can be used on devices with relatively small or large amounts of storage. It uses 64-bit [[inode]] numbers,<ref name="appleVolumeComparision"/> and allows for more secure storage by using a technology called Data Protection{{https://support.apple.com/guide/security/data-protection-overview-secf6276da8a/web}} The APFS code, like the HFS+ code, uses the [[Trim (computing)|TRIM command]] for better space management and performance. It may increase read-write speeds on iOS and macOS,<ref name="The Verge update today"/> as well as space on iOS devices, due to the way APFS calculates available data.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.joe.co.uk/tech/updating-iphone-will-give-one-major-benefit-119704|title=Updating your iPhone will give you one major benefit|author=Alan Loughnane|website=[[joe.co.uk]]|date=April 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170520045551/https://www.joe.co.uk/tech/updating-iphone-will-give-one-major-benefit-119704|archive-date=May 20, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
