A recent survey has shown that using Android smartphones can ruin users' privacy.
The study was conducted among owners of Android and iPhone devices.
About 22% of iPhone users admitted that they dislike those who send them messages without iMessage, the New York Post reports.
It turned out that almost 23% of respondents were disappointed that a potential romantic partner uses Android.
According to the survey, 52% of Android users have experienced ridicule and 36% have experienced judgment because of their devices.
They said they felt bad about using Android, and 30% were considering switching to an iPhone.
About 42% of participants had to turn to third-party messaging apps to communicate with friends without judgment.
The Android discrimination issue has reached such heights that the government has stepped in.
The US Justice Department has criticized Apple for pressuring Android smartphone users over "green bubble" messages.
