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Google I/O 2016 Day 1- Review

The Google I/O 2016 is done for the year. We knew Google I/O 2016 would be hot, but this hot? The conference has been on fire since the keynote kicked off on Wednesday morning, and shows no signs of cooling down.

The Google I/O 2016 was mix of unexpected and expected announcements. There were a ton of cool announcements nestled inside of it that will hit market in soon future. The 8 major highlights of the Google’s I/O 2016 were:

Google Assistant, Google Home, Allo app, Duo apps, Android N, Google Daydream, Android Wear 2.0, Android Instant Apps, Firebase, Studio 2.2

From Android N, to the just-debuted Google Home, we’ve tried to put together the biggest moments from today’s keynotes:

Android N, Google Daydream, Android Wear 2.0, Google Home and the new Allo and Duo apps were the stars of the opening keynote, which were followed by other announcements which got atmosphere even hotter.

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  1. Google Assistant:
    The first major reveal of I/O 2016 was Google Assistant, a new personal AI for users. It lets users ask queries as much as they would do in the search engine, but in a Siri-like set-up. Google Assistant is the natural extension of search, supporting “conversational understanding” to make search more natural and to better support voice searches.

You can ask for Pablo Picasso’s first name, sports scores and to play a song you’ve had stuck in your head for all day.google-assistant-100661757-large

  1. Google Home:
    Just where Google Assistant ended, it was taken by Google Home, of course.

Pichai gave a shout out to Amazon Echo in announcing the new device, which is a white-and-gray Wi-Fi speaker that helps you handle everyday tasks. It plays music and lets you control smart home devices, including Nest products.

The Google Home speaker will be released later this year, and it will service as a portal into the Google Assistant experience. It will also let you control connected devices within the home, and you’ll be able to cast content with the speaker as well. Say “play Fast and Furious on my TV” and the movie will appear on your screen.

The entire experience is hands-free, powered entirely by voice. In fact, it doesn’t even have any buttons. Simple voice commands will control every aspect of the Home, as is the case with the Amazon Echo. Home even integrates with third-party services, allowing you to do things like call an Uber car or book a restaurant reservation using OpenTable.

You can, of course, ask Google Home anything you want to know, like you do in Google search.

Search is built in, drawing on 17 years of innovation to “answers questions that are difficult for other assistants to handle.”google-home-1024x513

  1. Google Allo:
    Meet Google’s new messaging app, Allo.

Google has fallen way behind top rivals like Facebook in the messaging space. Allo is the company’s new offering that includes a number of features Google hopes will help set its new app apart.

For example, the app has a whisper/shout feature that changes the size of the text you send using a slider to help communicate volume. Want to “yell” something? This feature lets you enlarge the text instead of using caps. Feel like “whispering” instead? Shrink text down with the same slider.

Another cool feature is smart replies, which create canned responses that evolve over time based on your conversations. Smart replies are even generated in response to photos thanks to Google’s photo analysis capabilities.

Also included, of course, is bot support. From right within the app, users can interact with a wide range of bots. For example, an OpenTable bot will allow users to choose a restaurant and book a reservation without ever leaving an Allo chat. And of course, there’s also a Google Assistant search bot. Want to search for a cute cat GIF from within a chat? No problem.

Lastly, Allo includes an incognito mode. All Allo chats are encrypted but incognito mode offers end-to-end encryption and an option to send messages that self-destruct. Additionally, once you close a chat, the entire conversation is deleted forever.

The app launches this summer on Android and iOS.Allo App

  1. Duo App:
    Then came the announcement of Duo, a simple one-to-one video calling app for everyone.

Duo is the video companion to Allo, and includes a feature called Knock-Knock that lets you see a stream of whomever is calling you before you answer. That way, Google says, you can see who’s calling you and what they’re doing before you start a conversation.

Duo also switches seamlessly between cellular and Wi-Fi connections, and it manages video and audio in real-time to adjust quality on the fly when available bandwidth increases or decreases.

Duo will be available later this summer for iOS and Android.google-duo-video-chat-8011

  1. Android N:
    Google’s next major mobile software release is Android N, and it’s going to be a huge update when it’s released later this year.

Still not decided on the name, calling it Android N, the new Android OS has improved graphics, reduced battery consumption and storage and security enhancements.

It is more secure than before with media framework hardening, file based encryption and seamless updates. Users can now quick switch to the previous app by double tapping the recent button in Android N. Multi-window mode comes to Android N, too. Split screen along with picture in picture modes are available.

Vulcan is the software that powers these improvements on the graphics side, while a series of software optimizations boost performance elsewhere.

Most impressively perhaps, Android N will download and install system updates automatically.

Moving on to the app switcher screen, Android will automatically remove apps from the UI when it determines the app is no longer needed. This way, the app switcher UI is decluttered and it’s easier to find the app you’re looking for. There’s also a new quick switch function accessed by double-tapping the recent button on a phone or tablet.

N’s window management framework has also been redesigned to support both split-screen apps (side by side) and picture in picture (a small windows in the corner of the screen). The former will work across phones and tablets while the latter is for Android TV only.

Where notifications are concerned, Android N has a new direct reply feature that lets users reply to messages right from the notification. Unicode 9 emoji will also be supported in Android N, complete with support for all skin tones.

Android N will be released to the public later this summer, but a beta has already been pushed out. Check out more details on our Blog “Android N- Developers Review”.android-n-update-hero-970-80

  1. Google DayDream:
    Google then announced Daydream, a new VR platform built on Android N that will arrive this autumn. Similar to the home view you find inside of Oculus Rift, Daydream is an all-in-one experience that brings games, apps, movies and even the Google Play Store in its entirety into a VR headset.

There was no Android VR headset to show off, though Google has come up with a reference design for other manufacturers to build off. It also displayed a small, Wii-like controller that provides motion control.

Several Daydream-ready devices will be launching this year from the likes of Samsung, HTC and other popular manufacturers.

Virtual reality is a huge component of Android N, and the new VR platform is what Google call Google Daydream.screen-shot-2016-05-19-at-9-33-44-am-png

  1. Android Wear 2.0:
    The next major announcement was Android Wear 2.0. Developers can download a preview of it starting today, and it will come to all users in the fall.

Some improvements include the ability to show any app data on any watch face, improved handwriting recognition, and a big update for Google Fitness. Even better news for fitness fans is Google will now allow apps to talk to one another – so if you bring in calories in your nutrition app, you can offset that with your running app.

In other words, apps no longer need a connected smartphone in order to function. With a phone completely powered off or even left behind, apps can function and even communicate without a phone, as long as the wearable device is connected to the internet via cellular or Wi-Fi.bb275e40f42852dccfa8ce310f1d55240990e1ed

  1. Instant Android Apps:
    The I/O 2016 was steaming atmosphere with every announcement.

Google announced Instant Android Apps, which lets you instantly access an app without needing to download it.

Android Instant Apps takes Google’s concept of Accelerated Mobile Pages, which loads webpages near-instantly, to Android apps. Users will no longer need to download an app in order to use its features.
With Android Instant Apps, users will be able to run any app with one tap, no installation needed.

It is Google’s answer to the pain of installing phone apps you know you’ll use just once or twice, like for shopping. With this approach, the app runs on Google’s servers instead of your phone. It also has compatibility all the way back to Jellybean OS.

It’s only in preview as Google says it will take a lot of time to get right, but it holds exciting possibilities.Google-Android-Instant-Apps-03

The Google had something in store for developers as well:

  1. Firebase
    Google launched an expansion of Firebase at IO 2016.Going beyond a mobile backend, the platform helps developers quickly build high-quality apps, grow their user base, and earn more money across iOS, Android and the mobile web.firebase_cloud
  1. Studio 2.2
    Google launched Android Studio 2.2 preview, the latest version of its integrated development environment (IDE). It has a new layout designer and a firebase plugin adding services like Analytics, Authentication, Notifications, and AdMob.Studio 2.2 will be better for developers who are aiming emerging.The first day of the Google I/O 2016 was full of future tech realities, from Android N, to the just-debuted Google Home. They had some or the other thing stored for everyone from user to developers. android-studio-2-2

The 2nd day expectations are also high. For updates of 2nd day stay with Mantra Labs.

If any queries approach us on hello@mantralabsglobal.com

 

 

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How Smarter Sales Apps Are Reinventing the Frontlines of Insurance Distribution

The insurance industry thrives on relationships—but it can only scale through efficiency, precision, and timely distribution. While much of the digital transformation buzz has focused on customer-facing portals, the real transformation is happening in the field, where modern sales apps are quietly driving a smarter, faster, and more empowered agent network.

Let’s explore how mobile-first sales enablement platforms are reshaping insurance sales across prospecting, onboarding, servicing, renewals, and growth.

The Insurance Agent Needs More Than a CRM

Today’s insurance agent is not just a policy seller—they’re also a financial advisor, data gatherer, service representative, and the face of the brand. Yet many still rely on paper forms, disconnected tools, and manual processes.

That’s where intelligent sales apps come in—not just to digitize, but to optimize, personalize, and future-proof the entire agent journey.

Real-World Use Cases: What Smart Sales Apps Are Solving

Across the insurance value chain, sales agent apps have evolved into full-service platforms—streamlining operations, boosting conversions, and empowering agents in the field. These tools aren’t optional anymore, they’re critical to how modern insurers perform. Here’s how leading insurers are empowering their agents through technology:

1. Intelligent Prospecting & Lead Management

Sales apps now empower agents to:

  • Prioritize leads using filters like policy type, value, or geography
  • Schedule follow-ups with integrated agent calendars
  • Utilize locators to look for nearby branch offices or partner physicians
  • Register and service new leads directly from mobile devices

Agents spend significantly less time navigating through disjointed systems or chasing down information. With quick access to prioritized leads, appointment scheduling, and location tools—all in one app—they can focus more on meaningful customer interactions and closing sales, rather than administrative overhead.

2. Seamless Policy Servicing, Renewals & Claims 

Sales apps centralize post-sale activities such as:

  • Tracking policy status, premium due date, and claims progress
  • Sending renewal reminders, greetings, and policy alerts in real-time
  • Accessing digital sales journeys and pre-filled forms.
  • Policy comparison, calculating premiums, and submitting documents digitally
  • Registering and monitoring customer complaints through the app itself

Customers receive a consistent and seamless experience across touchpoints—whether online, in-person, or via mobile. With digital forms, real-time policy updates, and instant access to servicing tools, agents can handle post-sale tasks like renewals and claims faster, without paperwork delays—leading to improved satisfaction and higher retention.

3. Remote Sales using Assisted Tools

Using smart tools, agents can:

  • Securely co-browse documents with customers through proposals
  • Share product visualizations in real time
  • Complete eKYC and onboarding remotely.

Agents can conduct secure, interactive consultations from anywhere—sharing proposals, visual aids, and completing eKYC remotely. This not only expands their reach to customers in digital-first or geographically dispersed markets, but also builds greater trust through real-time engagement, clear communication, and a personalized advisory experience—all without needing a physical presence.

4. Real-Time Training, Performance & Compliance Monitoring

Modern insurance apps provide:

  • On-demand access to training material
  • Commission dashboards and incentive monitoring
  • Performance reporting with actionable insights

Field agents gain access to real-time performance insights, training modules, and incentive tracking—directly within the app. This empowers them to upskill on the go, stay motivated through transparent goal-setting, and make informed decisions that align with overall business KPIs. The result is a more agile, knowledgeable, and performance-driven sales force.

5. End-to-End Sales Execution—Even Offline

Advanced insurance apps support:

  • Full application submission, from prospect to payment
  • Offline functionality in low-connectivity zones
  • Real-time needs analysis, quote generation, and e-signatures
  • Multi-login access with secure OTP-based authentication

Even in low-connectivity or remote Tier 2 and 3 markets, agents can operate at full capacity—thanks to offline capabilities, secure authentication, and end-to-end sales execution tools. This ensures uninterrupted productivity, faster policy issuance, and adherence to compliance standards, regardless of location or network availability.

6. AI-Powered Personalization for Health-Linked Products

Some forward-thinking insurers are combining AI with health platforms to:

  • Import real-time health data from fitness trackers or health apps 
  • Offer hyper-personalized insurance suggestions based on lifestyle
  • Enable field agents to tailor recommendations with more context

By integrating real-time health data from fitness trackers and wellness apps, insurers can offer hyper-personalized, preventive insurance products tailored to individual lifestyles. This empowers agents to move beyond transactional selling—becoming trusted advisors who recommend coverage based on customers’ health habits, life stages, and future needs, ultimately deepening engagement and improving long-term retention.

The Mantra Labs Advantage: Turning Strategy into Scalable Execution

We help insurers go beyond surface-level digitization to build intelligent, mobile-first ecosystems that optimize agent efficiency and customer engagement—backed by real-world impact.

Seamless Sales Enablement for Travel Insurance

We partnered with a leading travel insurance provider to develop a high-performance agent workflow platform featuring:

  • Secure Logins: Instant credential-based access without sign-up friction
  • Real-Time Performance Dashboards: At-a-glance insights into daily/monthly targets, policy issuance, and collections
  • Frictionless Policy Issuance: Complete issuance post-payment and document verification
  • OCR Integration: Auto-filled customer details directly from passport scans, minimizing errors and speeding up onboarding

This mobile-first solution empowered agents to close policies faster with significantly reduced paperwork and data entry time—improving agent productivity by 2x and enabling sales at scale.

Engagement + Analytics Transformation for Health Insurance

For one of India’s leading health insurers, we helped implement a full-funnel engagement and analytics stack:

  • User Journey Intelligence: Replaced legacy systems to track granular app behavior—policy purchases, renewals, claims, discounts, and drop-offs. Enabled real-time behavioral segmentation and personalized push/email notifications.
  • Gamified Wellness with Fitness Tracking: Added gamified fitness engagement, with rewards based on step counts and interactive nutrition quizzes—driving repeat app visits and user loyalty.
  • Attribution Tracking: Trace the exact source of traffic—whether it’s a paid campaign, referral program, or organic source—adding a layer of precision to marketing ROI.
  • Analytics: Integrated analytics to identify user interest segments. This allowed for hyper-targeted email and in-app notifications that aligned perfectly with user intent, driving both relevance and response rates.

Whether you’re digitizing field sales, gamifying customer wellness, or fine-tuning your marketing engine, Mantra Labs brings the technology depth, insurance expertise, and user-first design to turn strategy into scalable execution.

If you’re ready to modernize your agent network – Get in touch with us to explore how we can build intelligent, mobile-first tools tailored to your distribution strategy. Just remember, the best sales apps aren’t just tools, they’re growth engines; and field sales success isn’t about more apps. It’s about the right workflows, in the right hands, at the right time.

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