Apple mobile platform

IOS

"Here’s a helpful hint for the clue "Apple mobile platform" (answer: IOS): "Think of the operating system that powers iPhones." This hint: - Narrows the focus to Apple’s mobile devices (iPhones). - Avoids repeating the original clue or giving away the answer directly. - Is easier than the original clue but still requires the solver to make the final connection."

The clue "Apple mobile platform" leads to the answer "IOS" through a straightforward definition. Here's the breakdown: "Apple" refers to the technology company Apple Inc. "Mobile platform" indicates an operating system designed for mobile devices.