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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Flagship battle rages on: Sony Xperia Z5 Premium vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 5/S6 edge+ vs. LG G4 vs. iPhone 6 Plus

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Sony Mobile Communications Inc. on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact, alongside “the world’s first 4K smartphone,” the Xperia Z5 Premium. Along with the 4K display, the Xperia Z5 features Sony’s new 1/2.3 Exmor RS for mobile 23-megapixel …

Round-faced smartwatches fight it out: Huawei Watch vs. 2015 Moto 360 vs. Samsung Gear S2

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Taking place this week in Berlin, IFA 2015 has seen the launch of a range of new smartwatches yesterday. Two of those, the Huawei Watch and second generation Moto 360, are round-faced Android Wear devices. Below we compare the three latest round-faced …

ASUS ZenWatch 2 vs. Apple Watch: Design, specs, pricing, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

At IFA 2015 on Wednesday, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. unveiled its new ASUS ZenWatch 2 smartwatch. The ZenWatch 2 is a rectangular Android Wear smartwatch and, since Android Wear for iOS was announced earlier this week, it may be a viable option for …

You can now pair your Android Wear smartwatch with your iPhone

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

On Monday, Google announced that Android Wear, the company’s smartwatch operating system, is now compatible with Apple’s iPhone and iOS mobile operating system (via The Verge). The official Android Wear for iOS companion app is available via the App Store and is …

New leak confirms LG Nexus 5 specs: Snapdragon 808, 5.2” 1080p display, USB Type-C, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

It is expected that Google will unveil two new Nexus devices before the year is out, a 5.2-inch device from LG Electronics Inc. and a phablet-sized 5.7-inch device from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. On Monday, a “reliable source” provided Android-dedicated blog Android …

Samsung unveils Gear S2, Gear S2 3G smartwatches: Bonus ‘classic’ version

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

After merely teasing its Gear S2 smartwatch at an event last month, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. on Monday officially announced two versions: the Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic. While much of what Samsung revealed matches previous rumors, the announcement details key …

New smartphones, smartwatches we expect to see at IFA 2015 next week

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

With so much attention focused on Apple’s upcoming iPhone – now confirmed for launch on September 9 – you’d be forgiven for being duped into thinking that’s all we have to look forward to before the end of the year. One of …

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 preorders now open: Prices and where to buy

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Samsung Electronics America Inc. on Wednesday opened preorders for its new Galaxy Tab S2 consumer tablet. The Galaxy Tab S2, Samsung’s “thinnest, lightest, ultra-fast tablet,” is available for preorder online via Samsung.com, Amazon.com, and Best Buy. It will be available in-store at select …

Former Apple CEO brings low-cost, high-design Android smartphones to emerging markets

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Former Apple CEO John Sculley has teamed up with design firm Ammunition founder Robert Brunner on a new line of smartphones, dubbed Obi Worldphone. Obi Worldphones are available in two models – the SF1 and SJ1.5 – and are mid-range Android devices …

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch on iOS 9 running slow? 6 tips to speed up iOS 9

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

With iOS 9, Apple has made “under-the-hood refinements [to] bring you more responsive performance” and apps take advantage of Apple’s Metal API to make more efficient use of the CPU and GPU to deliver faster scrolling, smoother animation, and better overall performance. …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

Flagship battle rages on: Sony Xperia Z5 Premium vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 5/S6 edge+ vs. LG G4 vs. iPhone 6 Plus

Round-faced smartwatches fight it out: Huawei Watch vs. 2015 Moto 360 vs. Samsung Gear S2

ASUS ZenWatch 2 vs. Apple Watch: Design, specs, pricing, more

You can now pair your Android Wear smartwatch with your iPhone

New leak confirms LG Nexus 5 specs: Snapdragon 808, 5.2” 1080p display, USB Type-C, more

Samsung unveils Gear S2, Gear S2 3G smartwatches: Bonus ‘classic’ version

New smartphones, smartwatches we expect to see at IFA 2015 next week

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 preorders now open: Prices and where to buy

Former Apple CEO brings low-cost, high-design Android smartphones to emerging markets

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch on iOS 9 running slow? 6 tips to speed up iOS 9

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