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

IDC smartphone market report: iOS not catching Android, phablets on the rise, India is where the action is

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Despite continuing record iPhone sales, Apple’s iOS is not set to win mobile operating system market share from rival Google’s Android anytime in the near future, according to forecast data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) published on Tuesday. According to the …

How to free up space on your iPhone for the iOS 9 update in 5 easy steps

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

If you are looking forward to installing iOS 9 when Apple releases it a little over two weeks’ from now but are worried that your iPhone won’t have enough space for the update, we’ve got good news for you. With iOS 9, …

5 new ways to put Siri to work for you in iOS 9

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

When Apple announced iOS 9 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the company touted a more intelligent Siri capable of doing more than ever. With iOS 9 currently in its fifth beta release, we’ve been able to see Apple’s personal voice …

Get the most out of your smartphone battery: Android 6.0 Marshmallow Doze mode vs. iOS 9 Low Power mode

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Both Google and Apple have new mobile operating systems rolling out later this year. In an effort to improve user experience, it is perhaps no surprise that both players have opted to focus on extending battery life as one of the key …

Carrier leak confirms iPhone 6s pre-orders open Sept. 11

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

With it now widely accepted that Apple’s annual iPhone launch event will take place on September 9, the next pressing question is when this year’s iPhones will go on sale. Leaks from networks in the U.K., Germany and Japan pegged the date …

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. Apple iPad Pro: Rumored specs, features, release date, pricing

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple and Microsoft are both making headlines thanks to rumors regarding their upcoming tablet offerings. Apple hopes to reverse declining iPad sales with its larger-screen iPad Pro while Microsoft is likely to go from strength to strength with its upcoming Surface Pro 4. …

15+ ‘hidden’ features coming to your iPhone in iOS 9

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

With a little under three weeks to go until Apple is set to launch its next iPhone on September 9, the official release of iOS 9 also draws near – we expect the OS to roll out in the days following the …

How to extend your iPhone battery life: Manually enable Low Power Mode in iOS 9

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

When Apple unveiled iOS 9 in June, the company touted the operating system’s new battery saving and power management features, claiming iOS 9 will give your iPhone “even longer battery life.” To achieve this, the operating system itself, native iOS apps, and …

How to set granular app permissions in Android 6.0 Marshmallow

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Among the new features in Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the ability for users to control which phone resources and data an app has access to is perhaps one of the most exciting. Thanks to Granular App Permissions users can now grant or deny …

Take Android Marshmallow for a test drive: How to install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on your Nexus device

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Google has officially announced that the next iteration of its popular Android operating system (so far only known as ‘Android M’) will be called Android 6.0 Marshmallow. At the same time, Google released the final Android M Developer Preview (preview 3) available …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

How to free up space on your iPhone for the iOS 9 update in 5 easy steps

5 new ways to put Siri to work for you in iOS 9

Get the most out of your smartphone battery: Android 6.0 Marshmallow Doze mode vs. iOS 9 Low Power mode

Carrier leak confirms iPhone 6s pre-orders open Sept. 11

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. Apple iPad Pro: Rumored specs, features, release date, pricing

15+ ‘hidden’ features coming to your iPhone in iOS 9

How to extend your iPhone battery life: Manually enable Low Power Mode in iOS 9

How to set granular app permissions in Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Take Android Marshmallow for a test drive: How to install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on your Nexus device

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