AI seeps into everyday apps as consumer tech resets in 2026
Consumer technology landscape in 2026 is set to be shaped by artificial intelligence moving from experimentation to everyday utility. Low-cost smartphones, deeper vernacular language support and widespread 5G access are pushing AI into mass-market apps used for shopping, learning, health and entertainment. The shift is less about breakthrough models and more about distribution, bundling and relevance, as platforms race to embed AI in services already used by hundreds of millions of Indians. Fe spoke to experts to find out what consumers can expect in the new year.
