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

Forgot your wallet? No problem, Iowa launching digital driver’s license

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Iowa is at the forefront of technology and may become the first U.S. state that will allow drivers to use a smartphone app as their driver’s license. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will allow Iowa residents to keep an electronic version …

Password Changer from Dashlane is here: change all your passwords in seconds

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

The subscription-based password management service, Dashlane Inc., yesterday announced the acquisition of PassOmatic Inc., a startup that has created automatic password change technology. This acquisition has allowed them to announce the release of a beta version of Dashlane, which will incorporate this …

Blackphone to launch first-ever secure app store, say goodbye to spying apps

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

SGP Technologies, SA, the creators of Blackphone, a privacy-first smartphone, , have announced that they will launch their own app store to serve users concerned about privacy and security. Set to open in January 2015, the Blackphone app store will feature apps …

Highlights of Apple’s top picks for best iPhone and iPad apps of 2014

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

On Monday Apple Inc. announced its official list of the best iPhone and iPad apps for 2014 available from iTunes. If you are tired of scrolling through endless ‘top’ lists, this list can be your go-to resource if you are looking for …

Call+ app lets you call landlines and mobiles for free

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Most smartphone apps that offer free phone calls require the person receiving the call to also have the app installed on their smartphone. Which will be fine for family and friends, but problems arise if you want to phone a business contact …

Google’s Device Assist helps you get the most out of your Lollipop phone

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Google Inc. has launched a new app that will detect any problems with your smartphone and help first-time users get the most out of their Android phones. Device Assist, will assist in fixing issues with features like the battery, GPS and connectivity. …

Puzzlephone: a new modular phone coming in 2015

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

The Puzzelphone may only be a concept right now, but it may soon be a very real device. The Finnish creators, Circular Devices Oy, say they are working hard to ship the first devices during 2015. Its concept is not unlike that …

Apple deleted songs from your iPod and didn’t tell you

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

If you owned an iPod between 2007 and 2009, Apple Inc. secretly deleted all your music not bought from the iTunes Music Store. Yesterday, during in-court proceedings of Apple’s iPod/iTunes antitrust lawsuit, the plaintiffs’ lawyers claimed Apple took deliberate steps to prevent …

YotaPhone 2 could be coming to the U.S. early next year

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

The first YotaPhone has been around since 2012 and the new generation YotaPhone 2 was first glimpsed at Mobile World Congress in February this year. At a special event held yesterday in Moscow’s Gorky Park, Yota officially launched the YotaPhone 2, available …

Out for blood? Creditors want to depose Apple exec Jeff Williams

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

In November Apple Inc. was compelled under a protective court order to give creditors of bankrupt sapphire supplier GT Advanced Technologies Inc. (GTAT) access to sensitive documents pertaining to the deal between the two companies. Now those same creditors are seeking access …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

Forgot your wallet? No problem, Iowa launching digital driver’s license

Password Changer from Dashlane is here: change all your passwords in seconds

Blackphone to launch first-ever secure app store, say goodbye to spying apps

Highlights of Apple’s top picks for best iPhone and iPad apps of 2014

Call+ app lets you call landlines and mobiles for free

Google’s Device Assist helps you get the most out of your Lollipop phone

Puzzlephone: a new modular phone coming in 2015

Apple deleted songs from your iPod and didn’t tell you

YotaPhone 2 could be coming to the U.S. early next year

Out for blood? Creditors want to depose Apple exec Jeff Williams

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