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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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Get your MacBook ports back with Hub+ for USB-C

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

When Apple unveiled its new MacBook, outrage followed at the fact that there was only one USB-C port on the device. If, like other MacBook users, you’ve been wondering how to connect your desktop monitor while charging your MacBook at the same …

Phablets finally popular in U.S., iPhone 6 Plus leads

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Phablets, smartphones with a screen size between 5.1 inches and 6.9 inches, accounted for 21 percent of all smartphone sales in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2015, according to a report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech released Wednesday. Compared to the …

Apple’s iOS gains ground in Europe thanks to Android switchers

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple’s iPhone, which runs the company’s iOS mobile operation system, is gaining popularity in Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, claims a report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech. The report, based on smartphone sales data for the first quarter of 2015, shows …

3 must-have Apple Watch apps to keep you fit and healthy

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Staying on top of your exercise routine, tracking your calorie and water intake and staying motivated during exercise has never been easier. Apple Watch has a wide selection of fitness apps, but here are our three favorites that will allow you to …

Google acquires Timeful to bring you a smarter calendar

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Google Inc. announced on Monday that it acquired Timeful Inc., a time management startup, for an undisclosed amount. Timeful’s iOS app uses an algorithm to leverage machine learning, big data and behavioral science to organize user’s electronic calendars. Google will use the …

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