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

Jony Ive named Apple’s Chief Design Officer, new hardware and software design chiefs

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple Senior Vice President of design, Jony Ive, has been promoted to Chief Design Officer – a newly-created C-level position within the Cupertino-based technology giant’s hierarchy. In his new role as Chief Design Officer, Ive will ultimately oversee the operations of both …

5 smart home accessories on Kickstarter to secure and manage your home

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

To join in the smart home revolution, you don’t necessarily have to rush out and replace all of your ‘dumb’ appliances and home accessories with fancy, expensive Internet-connected smart devices. A number of inventors and tech entrepreneurs are launching smart accessories to help …

Google set to unveil Android M with built-in fingerprint support and Android Pay at I/O 2015

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

In a May 28 update to its I/O 2015 schedule to announce “Android for Work Update” sessions, Google – seemingly accidently as the update has been removed – revealed that it plans to unveil the next iteration of its mobile operating system, …

Apple, IBM roll out Apple Watch support to first wave of enterprise iOS apps

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

An update to Apple’s mobile enterprise apps web page shows that Apple and IBM have started rolling out Apple Watch support for a select number of MobileFirst for iOS apps in the healthcare, public safety and energy industries. (via 9to5Mac) Judging by …

iOS 9 rumor update: Maps to include public transit info, new font and more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple’s built-in Maps app for iOS has lacked public transit information ever since the iPhone maker dropped Google as its provider for map data in 2012. A report from 9to5Mac on Thursday indicates that Apple is preparing to debut its Transit feature …

Apple working on two 12 inch iPads, split-screen mode, multi-user login

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Rumors of a 12 inch plus iPad, dubbed the iPad Pro, have long been doing the rounds. A new report surfaced Thursday detailing a number of features due for inclusion in iOS 9 that are aimed specifically at Apple’s larger screen iPad …

Android Wear 5.1.1 update available for all devices, Wi-Fi support for older models

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Announced last month, the biggest update to Android Wear since its launch last year has started rolling out to older Android Wear smartwatches. Previously only available on the newly launched LG Watch Urbane, Android Wear 5.1.1 will roll out to all devices …

Apple Watch demand slowing, says trusted analyst firm

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Analyst firm KGI Securities, known for its accurate predictions and analysis of Apple products, issued a note to investors yesterday in which it revised its forecast of estimated Apple Watch shipments for the third quarter, reducing the number by as much as …

Apple to include ‘Home’ app in iOS 9, control HomeKit devices connected via Apple TV hub

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple appears to be developing an app to allow iOS users to manage HomeKit-enabled smart home devices. The new iOS app – simply called ‘Home’ – is said to be included in iOS 9 and may be revealed at Apple’s Worldwide Developers …

Apple Watch in retail stores June, Apple Pay talks continue in China, says Tim Cook

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Following its initial availability exclusively through online orders, Apple Watch is set to go on sale in Apple Retail Stores in June. Questioned by Apple retail employees on a recent trip to China, Apple CEO Tim Cook promised that Apple Stores – …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

Jony Ive named Apple’s Chief Design Officer, new hardware and software design chiefs

5 smart home accessories on Kickstarter to secure and manage your home

Google set to unveil Android M with built-in fingerprint support and Android Pay at I/O 2015

Apple, IBM roll out Apple Watch support to first wave of enterprise iOS apps

iOS 9 rumor update: Maps to include public transit info, new font and more

Apple working on two 12 inch iPads, split-screen mode, multi-user login

Android Wear 5.1.1 update available for all devices, Wi-Fi support for older models

Apple Watch demand slowing, says trusted analyst firm

Apple to include ‘Home’ app in iOS 9, control HomeKit devices connected via Apple TV hub

Apple Watch in retail stores June, Apple Pay talks continue in China, says Tim Cook

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