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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Microsoft Teams: an in-depth look at the latest enterprise chat tool

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Microsoft Corp. launched Microsoft Teams, its long-rumored enterprise collaboration and chat tool, at its event in New York City Wednesday. Microsoft Teams forms part of the Office 365 suite, which has 85 million active monthly users, and connects with more than 150 …

How to watch Microsoft’s Office event today – and what to expect

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Following Microsoft Corp.’s Windows 10 event last week, which saw the company launch the new Surface Studio, a Surface Book upgrade and a creators update, the company is hosting another event today in New York City. The highly anticipated Office-focused event will feature Microsoft …

How to download Microsoft’s Paint 3D Preview

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Microsoft Corp. launched 3D for its iconic Paint app at its Windows 10 event last week. The new Paint 3D forms part of the Windows 10 Creators Update, a free update that will be available in Spring 2017. If you are eager …

Google Daydream View goes on sale Nov. 10: Where to buy & VR experiences to expect

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

At Google Inc.’s event last month the company launched its Daydream View virtual reality headset, which officially goes on sale next week, on Nov. 10. The Daydream View, which costs just $79, will likely make it tempting for all users and not …

Microsoft updates iOS Outlook app with meeting scheduling feature

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Microsoft Corp. has updated its Outlook mobile app for iOS users to make it easier to schedule meetings while away from your desk. The feature allows you to see coworkers’ availability, the same information available on the desktop version of Outlook. This …

Apple releases iOS 10.2 beta 1 for developers: new ‘preserve camera’ settings, emojis, Videos widget

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Last week, Apple Inc. released iOS 10.1 to the public, which brought Portrait mode to iPhone 7 Plus users. Now the company has seeded iOS 10.2 beta to developers. While it doesn’t include a big feature like Portrait mode it does include …

MacBook Pro Touch Bar offers support for Office, guidelines for developers

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

With the launch of the new MacBook Pro last week, Apple Inc. introduced the Touch Bar interface that adapts according to the app you are working on. Here’s a look at the various uses for the Touch Bar, including Office for Mac support …

New 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro vs. the new Surface Book with Performance Base

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Apple Inc. has finally updated its MacBook Pro lineup, which was the star of the show at its event Thursday. In addition to being thinner and lighter, the machines have new Touch Bar that replaces the standard function keys and adapts to …

How to watch Apple’s MacBook Pro event today

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

The day has arrived for the launch of the much-anticipated MacBook Pro. This morning at its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters, Apple Inc. will start its launch event that’s rumored to be completely Mac-focused. Here’s a look at how you can watch the Apple …

Windows 10 Creators Update: 3D support for Office apps, game broadcasting, easier sharing

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

A host of new features ranging from a 3D Paint app to game broadcasting technology will be coming to the more than 400 million Windows 10 devices early next year, Microsoft Corp. announced Wednesday. The free Windows 10 Creators Update, announced at …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

Microsoft Teams: an in-depth look at the latest enterprise chat tool

How to watch Microsoft’s Office event today – and what to expect

How to download Microsoft’s Paint 3D Preview

Google Daydream View goes on sale Nov. 10: Where to buy & VR experiences to expect

Microsoft updates iOS Outlook app with meeting scheduling feature

Apple releases iOS 10.2 beta 1 for developers: new ‘preserve camera’ settings, emojis, Videos widget

MacBook Pro Touch Bar offers support for Office, guidelines for developers

New 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro vs. the new Surface Book with Performance Base

How to watch Apple’s MacBook Pro event today

Windows 10 Creators Update: 3D support for Office apps, game broadcasting, easier sharing

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