In 2025, Greater China led the world in smartphone adoption, with smartphones accounting for ** percent of all mobile connections. By 2030, Asia-Pacific is projected to take the lead, reaching an adoption rate of ** percent. By that time, every region except Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to surpass a **-percent smartphone share of total mobile connections.
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