Collen Kriel

Collen Kriel is a beat writer for SiliconANGLE covering consumer technology with a focus on mobile. He has a passion for words, the Internet, the Web and all things tech. He endures a minor fascination with people who define themselves by the brand of smartphone they own. Prior to writing for SiliconANGLE he worked as an account executive in the IT industry, directly for, or in association with companies like Mimecast, IBM, VMware and Micros. He is an avid traveller currently making his way around South East Asia

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Report: benchmark test shows iOS 9 Low Power mode in action

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

When Apple announced iOS 9 at its recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the iPhone maker touted improved efficiency across the operating system, apps and key technologies as well as a new “Low Power” mode that would extend an iPhone’s battery life. Low …

Rumor: iPhone 7 may feature dual lens camera technology

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

If a new rumor is to be believed, Apple has been working on dual lens camera technology for its iPhones for at least three years already and is likely to include such a camera upgrade in 2016’s iPhone 7. Dual lens cameras …

Confirmed: For now, no Apple Pay transactions over £20 in the U.K.

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Earlier this month Apple announced that Apple Pay will arrive in the U.K. in July with the support of most large banks and more than 250, 000 retailers. Immediately following Apple’s announcement, the BBC reported that most contactless payments via Apple Pay …

Apple steps up user privacy in iOS 9, prevents apps from scanning for other installed apps

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

A new report has revealed that Apple has updated a privacy policy in iOS 9 to prevent third-party apps from detecting which other apps users have installed on their iPhone or iPad. According to The Information (via Business Insider), Apple announced the …

New features in iOS 9 beta 2: What you need to know

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple on Tuesday released the second iOS 9 beta to developers and, as is the purpose of beta programs, a few improvements, feature updates and bug fixes have been implemented since the first iOS 9 beta. The second beta has revealed that …

youPass now lets you share contact details from your Apple Watch

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Think You Inc. has announced that youPass, an app that up until now has only been available for iOS users, will be coming to Apple Watch and Android. “With youPass on two new platforms we are now reaching a larger audience and …

Google’s new health-tracking wearable monitors patient vitals post hospital stay

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Google has revealed that they have created a health-tracking wristband which will not only measure your vitals like pulse, heart rate and skin temperature, but will also detect environmental information like noise levels and light exposure. Google revealed the details of the …

Google adds free tier to Google Play Music ahead of Apple Music launch

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Ahead of Apple Music’s launch on June 30, rival Google has announced a free, ad-supported tier of its Google Play Music service. The free tier offers users in the U.S. themed radio stations curated by Google’s music experts – including the creators …

Space not a factor: iOS 9 update can delete/reinstall apps to free up space

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple on Tuesday released the second iOS 9 beta to developers and, as was the case with the first beta released two weeks ago, developers are uncovering previously unknown features. Users with insufficient space available to accommodate the 1.3 GB update on …

If you are spineless, dump her with Binder

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Do you want to avoid that awkward conversation? The tears and the questions that are bound to occur when you break up with someone? For all those people out there who are over their latest relationship and want to avoid an awkward …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

Report: benchmark test shows iOS 9 Low Power mode in action

Rumor: iPhone 7 may feature dual lens camera technology

Confirmed: For now, no Apple Pay transactions over £20 in the U.K.

Apple steps up user privacy in iOS 9, prevents apps from scanning for other installed apps

New features in iOS 9 beta 2: What you need to know

youPass now lets you share contact details from your Apple Watch

Google’s new health-tracking wearable monitors patient vitals post hospital stay

Google adds free tier to Google Play Music ahead of Apple Music launch

Space not a factor: iOS 9 update can delete/reinstall apps to free up space

If you are spineless, dump her with Binder

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