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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Latest Google Nexus rumors: October launch date, new ‘Nexus Launcher’, carrier-branded devices, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

As a possible launch date for the 2016 Google Nexus devices draws near, the rumors continue to pile up with what we can expect. Rumors about the codenamed Sailfish and Marlin devices include HTC Corp. as manufacturers, minimal branding, and a new …

Latest Apple Watch 2 rumors: Launch date, faster processor, larger battery, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Apple’s main September launch event is just a few weeks away, and while we can expect updated iPhone models, we will also likely see the latest Apple Watch model. The Apple Watch 2 was originally rumored to make an appearance at Apple’s …

How Windows users (and everyone else) can stay up-to-date on 2016 Olympics action

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

The 2016 Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony took place on Friday, August 5 and with it marks the official start of the summer Olympics. There are various ways to stay updated with Olympic highlights, results and medal counts. Ways to stay updated include …

iPhone 7 rumor roundup: Launch date, Lightning connector headphones, prototypes, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

We are just one month away from the expected iPhone 7 launch and as we get closer the rumor mill is hotting up with what we can expect from Apple’s latest flagship device. So too is the increase in leaked photos, mockups …

Picniic combines family management, meal planning, GPS locator, more into an iOS app

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Picniic is a new iOS app that allows you to simplify your everyday family life. The dashboard incorporates various programs that allow you to keep track of schedules and family members, plan the evening meal, plan group events, and ensure everyone knows …

Tips for Dropbox Paper cloud collaboration tool & mobile app

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Dropbox Inc. unveiled its cloud collaboration tool, Paper in a private beta in October. Now the company is officially entering the collaboration space with the announcement of the public beta for Dropbox Paper. Dropbox Paper will be competing with some established players …

How to use Instagram’s new Snapchat-like feature, Instagram Stories

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Facebook Inc.-owned Instagram has taken a leaf out of Snapchat Inc.’s book with the introduction of a new feature called Stories. The feature allows Instagram users to post photos and videos throughout the day, which appear in a slideshow format. You can …

How to preorder your Samsung Galaxy Note7, added extras included

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

After months of rumors, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has finally unveiled its 5.7-inch Note7 with an iris scanner, larger battery, and water-resistant, feature-rich S Pen. Preorders of the Note7 start today, August 3, at all the major retailers, including Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, …

New Samsung Galaxy Note7 is here: How does it compare to other phablets

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has launched its latest phablet the 5.7-inch Note7 in New York. The Note7 comes with a Quad HD Dual edge Super AMOLED display with the latest Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It has a 12MP camera, an iris scanner, …

OpenStack Days Silicon Valley 2016: How to watch all the interviews from theCUBE #OSSV16

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

The OpenStack Days Silicon Valley conference kicks off on August 9 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. The unlocked infrastructure conference runs until August 10, with presentations from the top thinkers in the industry. Sessions include CIO of Staples …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

Latest Google Nexus rumors: October launch date, new ‘Nexus Launcher’, carrier-branded devices, more

Latest Apple Watch 2 rumors: Launch date, faster processor, larger battery, more

How Windows users (and everyone else) can stay up-to-date on 2016 Olympics action

iPhone 7 rumor roundup: Launch date, Lightning connector headphones, prototypes, more

Picniic combines family management, meal planning, GPS locator, more into an iOS app

How to use Instagram’s new Snapchat-like feature, Instagram Stories

How to preorder your Samsung Galaxy Note7, added extras included

New Samsung Galaxy Note7 is here: How does it compare to other phablets

OpenStack Days Silicon Valley 2016: How to watch all the interviews from theCUBE #OSSV16

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