New Delhi: Apple’s Liquid Glass design, which is now more popular than any other Android UI skins, raises many questions, as Android skins are copying Apple’s iOS 26 Liquid Glass design in their upcoming UI. Recently, in several months, many smartphone brand have unveiled their latest UI in which users might see that some designs and features are very common to Apple’s iOS 26 update, like the redesigned Liquid Glass design and the dynamic island pop-up notification. Recently, many users have seen that several smartphone brands have introduced their latest UI. For example, OnePlus introduced OxygenOS 16, Oppo introduced ColorOS 16, and now Realme has also recently announced its upcoming Realme UI 7.0, in which they are going to introduce the Liquid Glass design.
Now the question arises, why Android is copying iOS’ 26 Liquid Glass design, why they are not unveiling their own UI, and why they are making Android an affordable iPhone? The reason behind this is that it is very common, which is used by many other brands. Android is copying the Liquid Glass design just because it is now trending everywhere. Many people love this Liquid Glass design, so Android has also decided to introduce the Liquid Glass design in its own UI. It is trending and attracting customers, and it is standard practice for the industry to emulate Apple’s popular features like the Dynamic Island notification pop-up, which is now very common in Android smartphones.
This latest aesthetic, which uses translucent and dynamic elements to create a glass-like effect, is seen as a way to make a fresh and premium user interface. Brands like Vivo have already begun to adopt this design, signalling a broader industry shift, after many smartphone brands also copied this in their own UI. It happens because when a major brand like Apple introduces a significant design change, it can quickly take the trend to the Android brands, and by that, all of the smartphone industry follows to stay competitive. The Liquid Glass design is perceived as modern, sleek, and premium. To make the interface more alive, Apple has used dynamic lighting, reflection, and a transparent look to create something alive on the device.
But there are many users who might question why Android is copying Apple’s design, whether this is good or just a customer demand that users want in an affordable smartphone. Copying Apple’s design from Android is often seen negatively by the users for brand identity reasons, but it can be a strategic move for the Android manufacturers due to market trends, consumer demand, and manufacturing efficiencies. While some argue it leads to a lack of originality, others see it as beneficial for the users because it can make transitioning between operating systems easier and foster competition that drives down prices. On this thing, what is you’re thought? Is it good to copy from different brands, or is it ok to copy from several trends for their brand identity?
