Apple removes support for encrypted HFS+ file systems in macOS 27

Apple is removing support for encrypted HFS+ volumes in macOS 27.

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This move aligns with the shift to Apple Silicon and the phasing out of Intel architectures.

Users will need to migrate to APFS to maintain encryption capabilities.

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