Human beings are creatures of habit, and they like familiarity in most aspects of their lives. Smartphones are no exception, and there's definitely something comforting about being able to look at your phone and know where everything is. So it's no surprise that redesigning the software always seems to be as well-received as a punch in the face. iOS 26's switch to the Liquid Glass aesthetic was no exception to that trend.
Often, we see rival phone makers brazenly following Apple, and Liquid Glass has been swiftly copied by various companies. Vivo has adopted a similar design on its own phones, and the likes of Oppo and Samsung have added more glass-like elements to their UI. But do you know who won't be mimicking Apple's style on its phones? Google.
