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Utah Adds a Strange Twist to the iPhone vs. Android Debate

While the iOS vs. Android debate has been going on for nearly two decades, one lawmaker in Utah has taken it to the next level with a strange new twist.

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According to Utah news station KSL, Utah State Senator Kirk Cullimore (R-Sandy) has proposed a new bill that would designate Android as the state's official mobile operating system. It is a real bill that would amend an existing Utah law outlining the state's official bird, fruit, song, flower, dinosaur, winter sports, and more.

"Utah's state mobile operating system is Android," the proposed amendment reads.

"Someday, everybody with an iPhone will realize that the technology is better on Android," said Cullimore, according to the report. "I'm the only one in my family – all my kids, my wife, they all have iPhones – but I'm holding strong," he added.

The change would take effect on May 6, if the bill were to be passed and signed into law. However, it seems to be a publicity stunt more than anything.

"I don't expect this to really get out of committee," said Cullimore.

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19 weeks ago
America is doomed to always be ruled by idiots
Score: 38 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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19 weeks ago
I'm ready to go back to the 90's and hit the reset button on America.
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19 weeks ago
This is the silliest thing I've seen all week. Why. He even says his family isn't on his side. :P
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19 weeks ago

There's nothing worse than performative drivel from lawmakers. Is there really nothing better he could be doing with his time?
Well, it is Utah after all, so this might be the best use of his time so as to not come up with some truly bad ideas.

I'm in Idaho and we are in constant competition with Utah for the most "wish it was still 1950" legislation award.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
19 weeks ago
And people claim only iPhone users are fanboys. 🙄
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19 weeks ago
Says Wikipedia ; "In 2025, Cullimore sponsored legislation to ban cities or communities from adding fluoride ('https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation'), a mineral that reduces tooth decay, to public water systems".

Of course he's a "republican".
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