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

[MacRumors]

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.

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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[rotvaldi]

I don’t know if laugh or cry 👀

 

[locovaca]

USA! USA! USA!

 

[m4mario]

Utah has an official state Dinosaur? That’s so cool.

 

[Slix]

This is the silliest thing I've seen all week. Why. He even says his family isn't on his side.

 

[Frantisekj]

What a brilliant idea. New presidential candidate?

 

[gretafour]

America is doomed to always be ruled by idiots

 

[justanotherdave]

And people claim only iPhone users are fanboys. 🙄

 

[kalafalas]

is Utah really that boring that people give a ****? It’s a tool. Use it and get on with your life. Who cares what others prefer

 

[Corefile]

Apple should support Android on iPhones.

 

[TestedLion]

When politicians initiate legislation outside of their very obvious lack of technical knowledge, look for trouble to follow.

Why is there a need to mandate an official OS? This does make sense on some levels. But, it should be driven by privacy and security, etc. and driven by use and needs cases. Not because "Android is better".

 

[neuropsychguy]

Even politicians can have a sense of humor. It’s a waste of time but it’s clearly a joke (if a dumb one).

Edit: A quote from the sponsor of this bill pulled from another article about the story: "This was a lighthearted attempt at a little levity during the session".

Again, it's just a joke.

 

[munpip214]

Apple should support Android on iPhones.

Don’t give anyone ideas. Someone stupid might try to make it happen

 

[sw1tcher]

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

iOS would've become the state's mobile OS, but then Apple gave us Liquid Ass

 

[TVreporter]

Is it April 1 already?

 

[RogueWarrior65]

Feh. This bozo has no idea how bad the UX is on Android never mind the **** show developing for it is.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'm ready to go back to the 90's and hit the reset button on America.

 

[Aoligei]

Don’t give anyone ideas. Someone stupid might try to make it happen

I had already happened. I remember there was a project that runs real Android on an iPhone 7 I believe.

Project Sandcastle

IT’S ANDROID. FOR THE IPHONE.

projectsandcastle.org

 

[HouseLannister]

"I don't expect this to really get out of committee"

Duh?

Your tax dollars at work, Utah!

 

[Amazing Iceman]

Apple should support Android on iPhones.

Really? You may also be a Politician... 🤣

 

[leonremi]

Says Wikipedia ; "In 2025, Cullimore sponsored legislation to ban cities or communities from adding fluoride, a mineral that reduces tooth decay, to public water systems".

Of course he's a "republican".

 

[bluespark]

There's nothing worse than performative drivel from lawmakers. Is there really nothing better he could be doing with his time?

 

[richard4339]

Even politicians can have a sense of humor. It’s a waste of time but it’s clearly a joke (if a dumb one).

A joke that is costing the taxpayers money.

 

[HouseLannister]

Apple should support Android on iPhones.

No need. However, if Apple supported custom launchers and icon packs, they could take a third of Android's market share overnight.

 

[turbineseaplane]

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.