In 2026, Android UI has evolved into a \"living\" ecosystem through Material 3 Expressive and Android 16. This shift replaces static grids with AI-driven, intent-based layouts that use Gemini Nano to surface relevant actions before you even search for them. By integrating multimodal inputs—including voice, haptic feedback, and gesture controls—the interface functions as a context-aware assistant that automatically adapts its visuals, density, and tools to your current environment and habits.