The Consumer AI boom hit 1.8 billion users faster than any technology in history. This unprecedented pace tells us the user base is ready for something fundamentally new in their pockets. Right now, your mobile app is reactive; it waits for a tap or a query. By 2026, the apps that succeed will be predictive and proactive. They won't wait for your command. They'll know what you need, where you are, and even how you feel, intervening before you ask.