Yeah, i don't buy that for a second actually. Given the wide variety of other USB DACs that work just fine with android (especially the more modern USB-C phones which have newer android versions), i will say its just laziness, or pandering to apple.
I like these headphones, but am feeling very disappointed in how much work is required to get them sounding acceptable compared to other cans..This, and the outrageous $400 repair quote for my LCD-2 (failed driver), I think i am signing off their products for the time being..