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: Apple Stores getting jewelry store-like security treatment to house 18k gold Apple Watch

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Apple Inc.’s Apple Store retail outlets are likely to start resembling high-end jewelry stores leading up to the April launch of the Apple Watch. In preparation for the handling and sale of the 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition, stores are being outfitted …

IDC: Tablet shipments decline in Q4 2014; Apple clings to top spot

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

For the first time since its birth in 2010, the worldwide tablet market has seen a year-over-year decline in shipments. Only 76.1 million devices were shipped in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2014; a decline of 3.2 percent over the year-ago quarter. …

Google Now becomes more helpful than ever, adds cards from 40 third-party apps

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Google Inc. has announced a major update for Google Now on Android. They will now support 40 third-party apps that will deliver information to the predictive search app. “Starting today, the Google app on Android can help you keep up with all …

Delaware to implement digital driver’s licenses, follows Iowa’s lead

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Delaware is looking to allow motorists to use and present digital driver’s licenses. On Thursday, December 29, the Delaware state House of Representatives authorized their Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to start the exploration and implementation process of virtual driver’s licenses. Delaware …

FCC redefines broadband speed as 25 Mbps/3 Mbps, says Americans are underserved

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revised the benchmark for what it defines as broadband when it concerns how many Americans have access to high-speed Internet connections. The new definition states that, in order to be classified as broadband, an Internet …

Samsung posts declining mobile earnings as Apple sets new records

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. appears to be losing its grip on the top spot of smartphone manufacturers. The company today reported a steep decline in quarterly mobile earnings, just one day after competitor Apple Inc. reported a record-breaking quarterly net profit of …

47 years of Rolling Stone archives available on Google Play starting tomorrow

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Starting Friday, January 30, selective stories from Rolling Stone magazine’s near 50-year archive will be available on Google Play Newsstand free of charge. Announced Wednesday, the deal will see Rolling Stone showcase three to four big stories form each archive, dating back …

Apple Pay is growing, accounts for two out of every three dollars spent via contactless payments

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Since its launch in October, Apple Pay has accounted for two out of every three dollars spent via contactless payments on Visa, Mastercard and American Express. This is according to Apple Inc. CEO, Tim Cook, speaking during an earnings call with analysts …

Apple Watch will ship in April, development right on schedule, says Apple CEO

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Speaking during an earnings call with analysts following the company’s earnings announcement on Tuesday, Apple Inc. CEO, Tim Cook said that the Apple Watch will start shipping in April. Cook said that, “development for Apple Watch is right on schedule.” First announced …

Apple hits record $74.6B first quarter revenue, most profitable public company in the world

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Apple Inc. yesterday announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 first quarter which ended December 27, 2014. The Cupertino, California-based tech giant posted record quarterly revenue of $74.6 billion and a record quarterly net profit of $18 billion, or $3.06 per diluted …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

Report: Apple Stores getting jewelry store-like security treatment to house 18k gold Apple Watch

IDC: Tablet shipments decline in Q4 2014; Apple clings to top spot

Google Now becomes more helpful than ever, adds cards from 40 third-party apps

Delaware to implement digital driver’s licenses, follows Iowa’s lead

FCC redefines broadband speed as 25 Mbps/3 Mbps, says Americans are underserved

Samsung posts declining mobile earnings as Apple sets new records

47 years of Rolling Stone archives available on Google Play starting tomorrow

Apple Pay is growing, accounts for two out of every three dollars spent via contactless payments

Apple Watch will ship in April, development right on schedule, says Apple CEO

Apple hits record $74.6B first quarter revenue, most profitable public company in the world

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