Collen Kriel, Author at SiliconANGLE

Google Allo: Smart messaging for iOS, Android with AI-based chatbot, Smart Replies, more

By Collen Kriel May 19, 2016

At its I/O developers conference, Google Inc. released Allo, a strong competitor to Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage. Allo is a smart messaging app that comes with machine learning Smart Replies and its AI-based…

8 tips to get the most out of Facebook Messenger

By Collen Kriel May 18, 2016

With 900 million users, Facebook Messenger is fast becoming one of the favorite messaging apps, but with the ability to send money, video call, chat to a bot, and more, Messenger has gone beyond…

Uber’s new Trip Tracker lets you track a loved one’s ride

By Collen Kriel May 17, 2016

Uber Technologies Inc. released Family Profiles in March, a convenient feature that allows up to 10 family members, friends etc. to share a single payment method. The company has now introduced a new tool…

YouTube for iOS gains Google Cardboard support: How to watch videos in VR

By Collen Kriel May 17, 2016

YouTube introduced support for Cardboard in November for Android users, allowing users with a Google Cardboard to enjoy all YouTube videos in VR mode. Cardboard mode, designed for use with Google Cardboard and other…

How to use Google’s new messaging app, Spaces: Search, YouTube, Chrome all rolled into one

By Collen Kriel May 17, 2016

Google has announced the launch of a new app for Android, iOS and the web called Spaces. The app is aimed at “small group sharing” allowing you to use the inbuilt Google Search, YouTube…

How to send documents on WhatsApp for desktop

By Collen Kriel May 16, 2016

Last week, Facebook-owned WhatsApp released a desktop app version of their popular messaging service for both Windows and Mac users. The WhatsApp desktop app has now also received the functionality to share files, a…

How to configure Amazon’s programmable Dash Button for IoT: Order a cab, control Netflix, more

By Collen Kriel May 16, 2016

It has been over a year since Amazon released the Dash Button, a single button device that allows customers to order their favorite, most-used products with the simple press of the button. When it…

Google launches Gboard for iOS: Combines Google Search with a keyboard

By Collen Kriel May 13, 2016

The rumors started making the rounds in March that Google was working on a keyboard for iOS users. Gboard, the new iOS keyboard is now official and aligns with the rumored features that were…

How to still get a free Windows 10 upgrade after July, 29

By Collen Kriel May 12, 2016

As the July, 29 deadline fast approaches, time is running out for you to get your free version of Windows 10, unless you do some preparation now. Microsoft has been reminding all users who…

No more lost in translation: Google Translate gets Word Lens for Chinese, Tap to Translate feature, more

By Collen Kriel May 11, 2016

Google is rolling out a variety of changes for its 500 million+ Google Translate users. Changes include a new Tap to Translate feature for Android, Offline Mode for iOS users and Word Lens for…

Collen Kriel

Google Allo: Smart messaging for iOS, Android with AI-based chatbot, Smart Replies, more

8 tips to get the most out of Facebook Messenger

YouTube for iOS gains Google Cardboard support: How to watch videos in VR

How to configure Amazon’s programmable Dash Button for IoT: Order a cab, control Netflix, more

Google launches Gboard for iOS: Combines Google Search with a keyboard

How to still get a free Windows 10 upgrade after July, 29

No more lost in translation: Google Translate gets Word Lens for Chinese, Tap to Translate feature, more

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