http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=199945&page=1
Asked the same thing last year and a couple people thought no such thing will eventually happen but here we are with a timed exclusive! Gotta start somewhere, right?
But I think Nintendo will keep on releasing these free to start apps on both Android and iOS to reach as much people as possible so they can possibly buy the NX or whatever future consoles later. They will opt for timed exclusive though like Mario if they believe one app store sales more games (iOS traditionally make more money and download for gaming apps than Android) or if someone pays for it (which Apple did with Infinity Blade and other and possibly Mario too).
But if in the future Nintendo decides to develop more complex games and treats smartphone as another video game platform like their own, I can see them partnering with Apple if sales and money permits.
