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

How to make sense of the new Lock screen in iOS 10

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

The feature that has been around from the start has been removed from iOS 10. When you download the latest operating system in September, or if you have already downloaded the public beta, the missing ‘Slide to Unlock’ prompt will be the …

Google Maps update: shaded ‘areas of interest’, cleaner design, Wi-Fi only option, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Over the past few days, Google Maps for both Android, iOS and desktop has received a variety of new updates, both as official updates from Google as well as changes that have accidently been discovered by users. Ensure you have the …

How to live stream the Samsung Galaxy Note7 launch event & what to expect

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

In just over a week, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. will launch its latest flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note7 at its Unpacked event in New York. The Note7 is the successor to the Note5 (pictured above), the company has skipped over number six …

Microsoft Surface Hub smashes sales forecast, plus tips to get the most out of yours

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Microsoft launched the Surface Hub at the Windows 10 Preview event back in January 2015. Regardless of the fact that it was delayed twice and eventually went on sale for $2,000 more than the expected price, sales have still exceeded expectations. The …

New Microsoft Bookings helps companies manage their appointment calendar

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Microsoft has launched a new, web-based Office 365 service called Microsoft Bookings. Using the online booking service, customers will be able to schedule appointments with companies without the need to pick up the phone. Microsoft Bookings will also manage other components of the …

New features in Android N Developer Preview 5

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Developer Preview, version 5, for Android N is available and will be the final preview before the official launch of Android Nougat in the summer. Android users can expect a wide range of new features from Android Nougat, including advanced Doze mode, …

iOS 10 beta 3 available: New features, tweaks & bug fixes

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Apple seeded iOS 10 beta 3 to developers this week and with it is a variety of small features, tweaks, and bug fixes. While beta 3 is not as feature rich as iOS 10 beta 2, there is still a variety of changes …

Microsoft Stream: A free business-focused video service

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

As video becomes increasingly popular, Microsoft has launched a business video service called Microsoft Stream. It will provide companies with a way to share video internally, bringing the same capabilities that consumers have enjoyed with the likes of YouTube and Vimeo. This …

New HP Elite x3 enterprise-focused smartphone arrives end August

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

At Mobile World Congress in February, HP Inc. launched the Elite x3 smartphone. The built-for-business mobile device runs Windows 10 and allows you to easily switch between a phablet, desktop PC or laptop experiences using the Continuum feature. We detail the …

Windows 10 Anniversary Update: New features for users, enterprises and developers

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

The one-year anniversary for Windows 10 is fast approaching and in just over two weeks — on August, 2 — Microsoft will release the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. At the end of June, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 10 had been installed on …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

How to make sense of the new Lock screen in iOS 10

Google Maps update: shaded ‘areas of interest’, cleaner design, Wi-Fi only option, more

How to live stream the Samsung Galaxy Note7 launch event & what to expect

Microsoft Surface Hub smashes sales forecast, plus tips to get the most out of yours

New Microsoft Bookings helps companies manage their appointment calendar

New features in Android N Developer Preview 5

iOS 10 beta 3 available: New features, tweaks & bug fixes

Microsoft Stream: A free business-focused video service

New HP Elite x3 enterprise-focused smartphone arrives end August

Windows 10 Anniversary Update: New features for users, enterprises and developers

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