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

Has your favorite app gone (RED)? Check this list and join Apple in the fight against AIDS

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Announced over the weekend, Apple Inc. is running a two-week long campaign to raise money for (RED), a charity aimed at eradicating HIV/AIDS. Running from today through December 7, proceeds from 25 specially selected and updated apps will be donated to the …

Apple launches ‘Apps for (RED)’ –gigantic campaign to support World AIDS Day 2014

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

On Sunday Apple Inc. announced a special campaign for World AIDS Day 2014. Starting today, Monday, November 24 through Sunday, December 7, it will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from 25 special apps to (RED) to help fight AIDS, tuberculosis and …

Next Glass app tastes beer and wine for you

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Gone are the days of being confused over the vast selection of beers and wines on offer at your local supermarket. A new app, called Next Glass, takes the difficult choice out of your hands and does the work for you. The …

New Gorilla Glass 4 will save your phone; Mythbusters shows just how cool it is

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

If you own a smartphone you probably live in constant fear of dropping it. Corning Inc. wants to give you peace of mind with the 4th iteration of its venerable Gorilla Glass and, to top it off, they’ve hired the Mythbusters to …

Uber in hot water over misuse of ‘God View’, latest in a series of controversies

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Uber Inc. has yet another scandal to add to their repertoire for this week. The taxi service alternative is currently investigating one of its top executives over allegations that he was tracking a reporter without her knowledge. Josh Mohrer, general manager of Uber New …

Apple set to embed Beats Music into iOS, prepares to take on competitors

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Another bundle deal for Beats Electronics, as Apple Inc. is reportedly integrating its music subscription service, Beats Music, into iOS as early as March next year. This move, Apple’s first attempt at capitalizing on its Beats purchase, will see the service available …

Next-generation iPhone may get the best camera yet

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

The iPhone doesn’t always have the best smartphone camera comparatively, but that may change with the next iteration of Apple Inc.’s most popular device. According to Daring Fireball‘s John Gruber (via The Tech Block), Apple Inc. could introduce its “biggest camera jump ever” in …

The highs and lows of Apple Watch: Details emerge with WatchKit launch

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Luring developers with the tools to make apps for its inaugural smartwatch, Apple Inc. announced yesterday the availability of WatchKit. “Apple Watch is our most personal device ever, and WatchKit provides the incredible iOS developer community with the tools they need to …

Apple Pay in action: a ‘shopping spree’ with Apple exec, Eddy Cue

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Last night Los Angeles, Calif. news station, KTLA, aired a segment showing Eddy Cue, Apple Inc. SVP of Internet Software and Services, going on a “shopping spree” to showcase Apple Pay. Rich DeMuro from KTLA’s The Tech Report and Apple’s, Cue shopped …

Selfies for cash? Snapchat teams with Square to send money with Snapcash

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

It seems Snapchat Inc. also wants a piece of the mobile wallet pie. In a blog post on Monday they revealed their very own peer-to-peer payment functionality dubbed “Snapcash”, powered by Square Inc.. Integrated into Snapchat itself, Snapcash lets friends instantly send …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

Has your favorite app gone (RED)? Check this list and join Apple in the fight against AIDS

Apple launches ‘Apps for (RED)’ –gigantic campaign to support World AIDS Day 2014

Next Glass app tastes beer and wine for you

New Gorilla Glass 4 will save your phone; Mythbusters shows just how cool it is

Uber in hot water over misuse of ‘God View’, latest in a series of controversies

Apple set to embed Beats Music into iOS, prepares to take on competitors

Next-generation iPhone may get the best camera yet

The highs and lows of Apple Watch: Details emerge with WatchKit launch

Apple Pay in action: a ‘shopping spree’ with Apple exec, Eddy Cue

Selfies for cash? Snapchat teams with Square to send money with Snapcash

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