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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How to use the new iPad multitasking features in iOS 9: Slide Over, Split View, Picture in Picture

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple introduced three multitasking features in iOS 9 aimed at making the iPad a more productive piece of kit (get details on Apple’s iOS 9 release here). Slide Over lets a user work in a second app without first exiting the first …

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ vs. rumored BlackBerry Venice: Specs, release date, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

A little over two months ago rumors started flying around that BlackBerry’s next smartphone dubbed the ‘Venice’ will run Android when it hits the market later this year. Some have even suggested that Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has had a hand in …

iOS 9 beta issues driving you nuts? How to fix 5 known iOS 9 beta issues

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

If you joined Apple’s public beta software program and have been taking iOS 9 for a test drive, you’ve likely encountered some issues with the pre-release software, including speed/performance issues, dodgy Wi-Fi connectivity, poorly performing third-party apps and less than optimal battery …

[Image Gallery]: New Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 5: Standout features

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. on Thursday unveiled its new Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 smartphones. Not only do both devices offer bigger screens, but there is a new color option along with a few new features like Live Broadcast, Samsung …

Apple Watch vs. Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. on Thursday teased its upcoming Gear 2 smartwatch – to date known by its codename “Orbis” – due for release at IFA 2015, September 4 – 9. Apart from a series of images, the company revealed nothing about …

Battle of this year’s phablets: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 5 vs. upcoming Apple iPhone 6s Plus

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. yesterday unveiled its latest phablet-sized smartphones, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5. Originally expected at IFA 2015 set to take place September 4 – 9, Samsung moved the launch forward in an effort to beat rival …

8” Galaxy Tab S2 vs. rumored iPad mini 4: Design, specs, price, and more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

When Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced its new Galaxy Tab S2 consumer tablet lineup last month, we immediately recognized that the new offerings will compete directly with rival Apple’s iPad lineup. With that in mind, we compared the 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S2 …

Upcoming ‘iPad mini 4’ may sport A8x chip, 2GB RAM, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

While last year’s Apple iPad mini 3 was seen as an incremental update to the previous model, adding only a new gold color option and Touch ID, this year’s iPad mini – dubbed the ‘iPad mini 4’ by many – may be getting …

Report: Apple extends iPad enterprise push with 40 new tech partners

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Apple is reportedly working with as many as 40 technology companies in an effort to put more of its iPad’s in the hands of business users. According to The Wall Street Journal (via AppleInsider) many of the companies involved in the partnership, …

3 popular ad blockers to declutter your web browsing

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

More and more consumers are looking to load ad-blocking software on their desktops to avoid the annoyance of advertisements. Where there is a demand there is plenty of supply, with countless ad-blockers offering desktop extensions to provide a solution for consumers. In …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

How to use the new iPad multitasking features in iOS 9: Slide Over, Split View, Picture in Picture

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ vs. rumored BlackBerry Venice: Specs, release date, more

iOS 9 beta issues driving you nuts? How to fix 5 known iOS 9 beta issues

[Image Gallery]: New Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 5: Standout features

Apple Watch vs. Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch

Battle of this year’s phablets: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 5 vs. upcoming Apple iPhone 6s Plus

8” Galaxy Tab S2 vs. rumored iPad mini 4: Design, specs, price, and more

Upcoming ‘iPad mini 4’ may sport A8x chip, 2GB RAM, more

Report: Apple extends iPad enterprise push with 40 new tech partners

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