Business Insider:
As part of the iOS 10.3 update, Apple changed a basic part of how every iPhone and iPad works — its file system, or the way the computer stores data and knows where and how to find it.
With Monday’s update, Apple updated iPhones and iPads to its new Apple File System, upgrading from HFS+, which was developed over 30 years ago.
I don’t think Apple is getting enough credit for pulling this off without a hitch. Remarkable achievement.
I think it says a lot that they never even mentioned it to the public (at least I never saw anything). It shows their continued focus on user experience and making the tech invisible.
While it is an achievement to move to a new file system, the move was certainly made after numerous iterations of the protocol needed. Impressive, but expected.
Explains why there were 8 beta cycles with this release – wanted to nail it.
i guess the apple engineers who did this were pretty excited when 10.3 got released. pretty ballsy move to change the file system with an update.
Apple understands not to brag about this point because most people don’t care.
Probably one of the more impressive computery things I’ve seen in 35+ years. Would love to know the story about deciding to make a thing about it or not.
I’m impressed with how smoothly this seems to have gone in general, but I’m less impressed that the 10.3 update bricked my iPad Pro 9.7″ – have a Genius Bar appointment on Saturday to hopefully resolve it (and everything’s backed up anyway, so it’s an inconvenience rather than a disaster).
If Apple isn’t getting enough credit, it’s by their own design, as they haven’t promoted it.
Anyone who knows about and has commented on the switch has praised how smooth it went.
I think it was wise not to trumpet the change, glitches could have (and still may) happen, and the attention would be on the problem, even if it was minor. They did not risk hubris.
phones that don’t explode are also expected, but not always achieved.