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

3 tips for new Apple Pay users

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Since launching in the U.S. in October 2014, Apple Pay has gone on to launch in the U.K., China, Australia, Canada and Singapore. It has now been 18 months since its U.S. launch and Apple Pay users and stores are growing rapidly …

How to use WhatsApp on your Windows, Mac desktop

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Facebook Inc.-owned messaging platform WhatsApp already has over a billion people using their app. The company has now launched a desktop app version of their popular messaging app for Windows and Mac users. The news comes over 15 months since WhatsApp launched …

Opera releases free VPN for iOS, 5 (paid) alternatives to consider if you don’t want to be tracked

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Opera Software ASA, who are due to be acquired by a Chinese consortium for $1.2 billion, has launched a virtual private network (VPN) for iPhone and iPad users. The free Opera VPN iOS app comes with a built-in ad blocker for ads …

How to broadcast your life on Periscope from your drone, plus other new features

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

As live streaming video becomes increasingly popular with the likes of Facebook Live and the rumored YouTube Connect, competition is hotting up. Twitter-owned Periscope has announced a variety of new features to ensure it remains competitive. In the coming weeks, Periscope broadcasts …

Use AirDrop to share photos, videos, contacts, more with nearby Apple users

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

AirDrop allows you to share various items, including photos, videos, contacts and more to nearby Apple users. AirDrop uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to quickly and securely transfer content between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. To transfer content, both the sender and recipient …

No Amazon Echo, no problem: Use Alexa with the Lexi iOS app

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

If you are eager to try out the functionality of Alexa, but are unsure about handing over $180 for the Amazon Echo or $80 for the Echo Dot, then there is a (much) cheaper alternative. The new Lexi app, available for iOS, …

Now you can binge-watch Netflix on your smartphone: Here’s how

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Watching your favorite Netflix (Netflix, Inc.) shows on your Android or iOS device is definitely handy, but it can have a huge impact on your data usage if you are not on an unlimited plan. Netflix Inc. has seen an increase in …

12 Chrome extensions to take your Gmail account to the next level

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Gmail is used by millions, but unfortunately, there are a few gaps in what it can do for users. Thankfully if you are using Gmail on Chrome there are a wide range of various Chrome extensions available that will make Gmail that …

Google Slides gets Q&A feature, laser pointer tool and Hangouts presentation option for iOS

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

Google has announced a big update to its web-based Google Slides with the introduction of a new Q&A feature that will allow the audience to ask questions during the presentation. The update also includes more presentation options for iOS, like the ability …

Have GIFs at your fingertips with GIPHY Keys for iOS

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL10 YEARS AGO

When words just won’t do, GIPHY Inc. has always been the go-to place when you need the perfect GIF to send to a friend. The animated GIF search engine, who raised $55 million Series C in February, has now made it even …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

3 tips for new Apple Pay users

How to use WhatsApp on your Windows, Mac desktop

Opera releases free VPN for iOS, 5 (paid) alternatives to consider if you don’t want to be tracked

How to broadcast your life on Periscope from your drone, plus other new features

Use AirDrop to share photos, videos, contacts, more with nearby Apple users

No Amazon Echo, no problem: Use Alexa with the Lexi iOS app

Now you can binge-watch Netflix on your smartphone: Here’s how

12 Chrome extensions to take your Gmail account to the next level

Google Slides gets Q&A feature, laser pointer tool and Hangouts presentation option for iOS

Have GIFs at your fingertips with GIPHY Keys for iOS

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