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

Latest from Collen Kriel

First Apple HomeKit accessories for smart homes on sale now

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Hot on the heels of confirmation from Apple that the first HomeKit-enabled accessories would go on sale in June, a number of Apple HomeKit partners yesterday announced the availability of their HomeKit-enabled products. (via 9to5Mac) HomeKit, Apple’s home automation platform the company …

No need to pick between privacy and security, says Apple’s Tim Cook

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Speaking at the Electronic Privacy Information Center’s (EPIC) Champions of Freedom Awards Dinner on Monday night, Apple CEO Tim Cook reiterated his company’s stance on customer privacy and security. Cook, who was honored for ‘corporate leadership’ by EPIC, spoke remotely to the …

Apple WWDC 2015: Where to watch and what to expect

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) takes place in San Francisco, California, from June 8 to 12. As is tradition, the conference will kick off with a keynote on June 8 during which Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives will make …

Report: Apple to introduce Apple Pay rewards program at WWDC in June

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

As is customary, Apple will announce new features and product enhancements at next month’s Worldwide Developers Conference, slated to kick off on June 8. One of the announcements, according to a report from The New York Times Wednesday, is a rewards program …

Native SDK for Apple Watch to be announced at WWDC, says Apple exec

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Jeff Williams, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Operations, said in an interview at the Code Conference on Wednesday that Apple will announce a native software development kit (SDK) for the Apple Watch at Worldwide Developers Conference next week. Current Apple Watch apps …

‘Proactive’, Apple’s version of Google Now, could debut in iOS 9

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

The latest in a slew of leaks related to Apple’s expected iOS 9 announcement next week has revealed that the iPhone maker has been developing a predictive personal assistant app. Codenamed “Proactive,” it leverages Siri’s voice search and digital assistant functionality combined …

3 Apple Watch apps to help seniors stay healthy

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

The Apple Watch apps on this list were not created solely with senior citizens in mind; however, the benefits their features bring, combined with the ease of access and unique communication features provided by the Apple Watch, do mean they can help …

Leaked iOS 9 feature points at Force Touch coming to iPhone 6s

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Last month KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple’s next-generation iPhone will include Force Touch technology. Now a leak detailing some of the features in Apple’s upcoming iOS 9 release appears to confirm Kuo’s prediction. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus …

iOS 9 Maps to include public transport info for only 6 cities at launch, more to come

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Following a report last week that Apple is preparing to debut its Transit feature for Maps in iOS 9 next month, details have emerged regarding the actual rollout of the service. Sources familiar with Apple’s plans for Maps have told 9to5Mac that …

3 must-have Apple Watch apps for a healthy, focused and happy mind

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

If you are feeling stressed out and are struggling to cope with the day-to-day pressures of life, there are a number of techniques and coping mechanisms to help you out. Meditation, listening to relaxing music or even playing a game can often …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

First Apple HomeKit accessories for smart homes on sale now

No need to pick between privacy and security, says Apple’s Tim Cook

Apple WWDC 2015: Where to watch and what to expect

Report: Apple to introduce Apple Pay rewards program at WWDC in June

Native SDK for Apple Watch to be announced at WWDC, says Apple exec

‘Proactive’, Apple’s version of Google Now, could debut in iOS 9

3 Apple Watch apps to help seniors stay healthy

Leaked iOS 9 feature points at Force Touch coming to iPhone 6s

iOS 9 Maps to include public transport info for only 6 cities at launch, more to come

3 must-have Apple Watch apps for a healthy, focused and happy mind

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