Yes, analysts are predicting that Apple will take 100% of the iPhone and iPad market.
In reality, iOS market share in Europe is around 18% compared to 70% for Android; China is similar. In the USA it's 35-50.
I can see why Mozilla and Jolla are chasing the developing World markets; the market positions in the mature markets are pretty static now and are unlikely to fluctuate much. Anecdotally, people upgrade their phone on longer periods now ( three or four years ).
iOS in China is down to 20% vs. 23% last year. It is still Apple's second largest market though (even compared to the EU as a whole); on track to be the largest next year or the year after.
Nokia dominates developing world markets for some reason; that's the whole point of Asha.
Right after you have paid your phone you will want to buy a new one? Not all people have the money to spend $500-$1000 every two years, if your old phone is still fine.
Now compare this figure with the platforms distribution for mobile web traffic and it may appear, that a lot of those 70% consists of "Android powering featurephone".
In reality, iOS market share in Europe is around 18% compared to 70% for Android; China is similar. In the USA it's 35-50.
I can see why Mozilla and Jolla are chasing the developing World markets; the market positions in the mature markets are pretty static now and are unlikely to fluctuate much. Anecdotally, people upgrade their phone on longer periods now ( three or four years ).