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

New Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, Lumia 950, Lumia 550: What’s the difference?

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Microsoft yesterday unveiled three new Windows 10-based Lumia smartphones: the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, both high-end flagship devices aimed at business users, and the Lumia 550, a budget smartphone. Thanks to a slew of leaks, we’ve known for some time …

Surface Pro 4 vs. Surface Book vs. Surface Pro 3: Is it worth upgrading and which one is best for you?

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Microsoft yesterday unveiled the Surface Pro 4, the company’s latest iteration of its popular two-in-one tablet range. At the same time, Microsoft managed to surprise everyone by also introducing a new hybrid laptop, the Surface Book. If you have been holding out …

New Surface Pro 4 vs. iPad Pro vs. Pixel C: Which is the right hybrid tablet for you?

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Microsoft yesterday took the wraps off the next generation Surface Pro, the tablet that can replace your laptop. The Surface Pro 4 is thinner, lighter and faster than its predecessor, the Surface Pro 3, and boasts a larger screen, is powered by …

iPhone tips and tricks: How to enable and shoot 4K videos on iPhone 6s, 6s Plus

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple’s new iPhones, the 6s and 6s Plus, sport significant camera upgrades, including 12-megapixel iSight cameras, 5-megapixel FaceTime cameras complete with a new Retina flash feature for better selfies, and a new Live Photos function that turns your still images into mini …

LG Watch Urbane Second Edition vs. Samsung Gear S2 3G: Untether your smartwatch

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Smartwatches are meant to make tasks that are usually performed by a smartphone simple and accessible right from your wrist. While this holds true for many tasks such as checking messages, seeing your schedule at a glance, answering voice calls, various health …

LG V10 vs. Nexus 6P vs. Galaxy S6 edge+: 5.7” Android phablet competition heats up

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Shortly after high-res images of the upcoming LG V10 were leaked by former phone leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks), LG Electronics Inc. officially announced the V10 via a press release. Due to be officially shown off at an event in New York City …

Big-screen shootout: Nexus 6P vs. iPhone 6s Plus vs. Galaxy S6 edge+

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Google yesterday unveiled two new pure-Android powered Nexus phones, the 5.2-inch Nexus 5X and the phablet-sized 5.7-inch Nexus 6P, manufactured by South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. and China’s Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. respectively. The Nexus 5X is a capable but sub-flagship device, …

Pixel C vs. iPad Air 2 vs. Surface 3: Which is the best 10” tablet?

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Google managed to surprise everyone yesterday with the introduction of its high-end Android Tablet, the 10.2-inch Pixel C. The Pixel C boasts a high-quality brushed metal finish, a sharp 10.2-inch 2560 x 1800 pixel display at 308 pixels-per-inch and serious performance thanks …

New LG Gram vs. MacBook Air: New ‘ultra-thin-and-light’ laptop contender in the U.S.

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Perhaps best known to U.S. consumers for its TVs, home appliances and smartphones, LG Electronics Inc. has launched a series of Ultra-Slim Windows 10 laptops in the U.S., making this the first time ever Americans can buy LG laptops locally. (via ZDNet) …

LG Nexus 5X vs. Huawei Nexus 6P: Rumored specs, features, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Google is expected to unveil two new Nexus devices at its event tomorrow: the LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P. If you’ve been looking forward to 2015’s Nexus devices, you won’t be disappointed. Each of these devices caters to a specific …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

New Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, Lumia 950, Lumia 550: What’s the difference?

Surface Pro 4 vs. Surface Book vs. Surface Pro 3: Is it worth upgrading and which one is best for you?

New Surface Pro 4 vs. iPad Pro vs. Pixel C: Which is the right hybrid tablet for you?

iPhone tips and tricks: How to enable and shoot 4K videos on iPhone 6s, 6s Plus

LG Watch Urbane Second Edition vs. Samsung Gear S2 3G: Untether your smartwatch

LG V10 vs. Nexus 6P vs. Galaxy S6 edge+: 5.7” Android phablet competition heats up

Big-screen shootout: Nexus 6P vs. iPhone 6s Plus vs. Galaxy S6 edge+

Pixel C vs. iPad Air 2 vs. Surface 3: Which is the best 10” tablet?

New LG Gram vs. MacBook Air: New ‘ultra-thin-and-light’ laptop contender in the U.S.

LG Nexus 5X vs. Huawei Nexus 6P: Rumored specs, features, more

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