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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Apple News app adds curated ‘Top Stories’, traffic insight for publishers

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

With the launch of iOS 9.2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on Tuesday there has been a variety of bug fixes and improvements for Apple Music. In addition to these changes, Apple has also made some changes to its recently launched …

How to control your new Apple TV with iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Tuesday was a very busy day for Apple. The company released software updates for all of its platforms, including iOS 9.2, OS X El Capitan 10.11.2, watchOS 2.1, and tvOS 9.1. For iPhone, iPad, and iPod, iOS 9.2 includes bug fixes while …

Netflix most popular as streaming media now accounts for 70% of broadband traffic, says report

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

In case you weren’t sure how much time you spend streaming video and music, the latest Global Internet Phenomena Report (via Re/code) from networking company Sandvine Inc. indicates that real-time entertainment – that’s audio and video traffic – now accounts for over …

Bigger is better: Twitter won’t crop your photos

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

A month ago, we saw Twitter Inc. dump the ability to favorite a Tweet with a star in favor of liking a Tweet in the form of a heart icon. A seemingly minor change that prompted a major outcry. Now Twitter’s latest …

Remembering your to-do list just got easier: Reminders come to Google Calendar

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Having a to-do list in your calendar is now possible with the announcement that Reminders is coming to Google Calendar. Rolling out this week on both Android and iOS, you will be able to see all your scheduled appointments alongside all your …

5 perfect Christmas gifts for the iPhone photographer in your life | #Holiday2015

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

If you have someone on your Christmas gift list that loves to take photos using their iPhone – granted that could be every iPhone-touting person you know, but nevertheless – finding them the perfect gift can be easy. There’s no argument that …

The sun sets on Dropbox’s Mailbox and Carousel apps

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Dropbox Inc.’s goal of expanding beyond its primary role as a file and data-sharing tool has ended with the company’s announcement that it will shut down its Carousel and Mailbox apps. The reason for the shutdown is so the company can focus …

5M SYNC-enabled Ford cars can now get Siri Eyes-Free

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

The Ford Motor Company installs its bespoke infotainment system called SYNC, into the majority of their modern cars. The system allows drivers to enjoy the safety of keeping their eyes on the road while at the same time completing tasks like making …

Google’s Cardboard Camera app lets you turn photos into VR experiences

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

The latest feature of Google Cardboard will allow you to turn your ordinary Android smartphone into a virtually reality camera. The launch of the Cardboard Camera app gives you the opportunity to relive the sights and sounds of your favorite moments, but …

Apple sold 3.9M Apple Watches in Q3, loses out to more basic activity trackers, says IDC

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

In a report released Thursday, the International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that Apple sold 3.9 million Apple Watches during the third quarter of 2015 (Q3) for a share of 18.6 percent of the worldwide wearables market. This is a slight increase over …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

Apple News app adds curated ‘Top Stories’, traffic insight for publishers

How to control your new Apple TV with iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

Netflix most popular as streaming media now accounts for 70% of broadband traffic, says report

Bigger is better: Twitter won’t crop your photos

Remembering your to-do list just got easier: Reminders come to Google Calendar

5 perfect Christmas gifts for the iPhone photographer in your life | #Holiday2015

The sun sets on Dropbox’s Mailbox and Carousel apps

5M SYNC-enabled Ford cars can now get Siri Eyes-Free

Google’s Cardboard Camera app lets you turn photos into VR experiences

Apple sold 3.9M Apple Watches in Q3, loses out to more basic activity trackers, says IDC

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