Yep, and not just libs, even the terror group ISIS, I kid you not, saw a few still pictures of ISIS/ISIL terrorists using what look like iPhones.
Why Android OS Is The Choice Over iPhone For Terrorists On A BudgetIn fact, Al Qaeda has just released the latest version of its own Android app.Tuesday, August 5, 2014 | Jeffrey Mincey Posted In News and Comment
One of the news stories making the rounds over the weekend was how terrorists prefer to use Android smartphones vs. Apples iPhone.
Whats up with that? Are not all smartphone operating systems capable of being broken into by various and sundry governments? Possibly, but the main reasons Android OS is preferred over Apples iPhone are easily understood.
Closed vs. Open
Whether governments have access to Android or iOS or BlackBerry or Windows Phone or any or all operating systems is fodder for another time.Basically, Android-based devices are easily customized to fit any purpose, while iOS is closed and highly curated. Source.
"GIMF, another media arm of Al-Qaeda, also launched a new version of their Android software since our last post. Interestingly, between these two new product releases this continues the bet on mobile and Android as the preferred platform for these groups. The large availability and affordability of Android phones, especially in underdeveloped countries, is probably the reason for this."Source.
So, I'll trump your anecdote with authoritative sourced facts.