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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Huawei Honor Note 8: 6.6-inch display, 4,500 mAh battery, priced at $346

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd’s sub-brand Honor has announced its latest smartphone at a launch event in Beijing, the massive 6.6-inch Note 8 with Quad HD resolution. The 6.6-inch phablet rivals the Samsung Galaxy Note7 due to launch tomorrow, which will come with a rumored 5.7-inch display or a slightly larger display of 5.8 inches. We ...

iOS 10 beta 4 out now: 100+ new emojis, tweaked keyboard sounds, bug fixes, more

Apple has released the latest beta – beta 4 – for iOS 10 to developers. With the official fall release date for the operating system fast approaching, the latest beta consists mainly of minor tweaks, general stability changes, and bug fixes, but also some new features like new emojis. If you have already installed the ...

Google helps you stay up-to-date on all the Rio 2016 Olympic action

Two weeks ago, Google introduced a tool that will assist voters in the U.S. presidential elections. Now the company is once again lending a helping hand with new features that will ensure you do not miss out on any of the Rio 2016 Olympics that start this week, August 5. We look at the new ...

Google announces 8 Android add-ons for Docs & Sheets, allowing you to work on the go

Google has made it easier to sign and scan documents, create apps, and import CRM data, directly from your mobile with the introduction of Android add-ons for Docs and Sheets. The integration of eight third-party add-ons for Docs and Sheets allow you to continue with work when you are away from your desk. You will ...

Xiaomi enters the laptop market with the $750 Mi Notebook Air

Xiaomi Inc. has launched its first laptop called the Mi Notebook Air, which comes in a top-of-range 13.3-inch version as well as a more portable 12.5-inch model. Whether this is a good move by the Chinese company is unknown at this stage. However, considering the Chinese notebook market is predicted to contract by 10.4 percent ...

Dropbox Business Guide: Worthy collaboration & security features with AdminX tools

Dropbox, Inc. is making it easier for businesses and enterprises to manage and control the sharing of files both internally and externally. The company has launched several new features for Dropbox Business and Dropbox Enterprise administrators, including a new team folder, an updated Admin Console, and enhanced security. The changes form part of the company’s ...

Set up a Google Play Family Library & share everything with up to 5 family members

Google has made it easy for you and up to five family members to share your app, game, book and movie purchases with the introduction of Google Play Family Library. Here’s how to set your Google Play Family Library, how to add family members, and share your purchases. How to set up a Google Play ...

Time’s running out for your free Windows 10 upgrade, just 3 days left

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is set to be released next week, August 2, which means that the Windows 10 free upgrade is rapidly drawing to a close. After Friday, July 29, if you have not upgraded to Windows 10 you will need to fork out $100 for Windows 10 Home. Windows 10 has been ...

Best apps to stay updated on 2016 Rio Olympic Games for iOS, Android

The 2016 Rio Olympics start next week Friday, August 5 and will run through until August 21. Thousands of athletes will compete in swimming, athletics, weightlifting, boxing, basketball and more, from over 200 nations. If you do not want to miss out on any of the Olympic news, results and coverage, we have rounded up ...

Spam protection comes to Google’s Phone app on Nexus, Android One devices

Google’s Phone app has been updated with spam protection that will protect Nexus and Android One users by warning them about potential calls from spammers. The new warning feature is an extension of the existing Caller ID functionality. If you receive a call from a suspected spam caller, a red large banner will appear on ...