Collen Kriel, Author at SiliconANGLE

A portable printer that uses AR to bring mobile and GoPro snaps to life is killing it on Kickstarter

By Collen Kriel Dec 22, 2015

A portable printer that you can use to print your favorite snaps while on the go is not new. Adding augmented reality (AR) to that photo when viewed through your mobile device is. LifePrint…

‘Naughty’ holiday apps put personal and corporate data at risk, says Appthority

By Collen Kriel Dec 22, 2015

The holiday season is in full swing and consumers are using mobile apps to shop, have a bit of fun and even to donate to charities. According to Appthority Inc., a provider of app…

Facebook (slowly) rolls out support for Apple’s Live Photos on iOS

By Collen Kriel Dec 22, 2015

A couple of weeks ago, Tumblr Inc. updated its iOS app to offer support for Apple’s Live Photos. Following in Tumblr’s footsteps, Facebook is said to be rolling out support for Live Photos taken…

Nielsen’s top apps of 2015: Facebook still in top spot, Apple Music challenges Messenger for fastest-growing

By Collen Kriel Dec 21, 2015

As 2015 draws to a close, Nielsen Holdings N.V., a global information and measurement company, released its latest report that covers digital trends for 2015 (via TechCrunch). The report includes the top smartphone apps…

Apple partners with UnionPay to bring Apple Pay to China in early 2016

By Collen Kriel Dec 18, 2015

Apple has announced that its mobile payment system, Apple Pay is launching in China. In an announcement December 18, the company said that it has partnered with Chinese bankcard processor UnionPay to bring its…

Pinterest updates Buyable Pins with price drop notifications

By Collen Kriel Dec 18, 2015

Pinterest Inc. has announced a new notification system that will alert you when the price drops on a Buyable Pin that you follow, this could be a good or a bad thing depending on…

Facebook improves events for iOS users, allows verified brands to share live video

By Collen Kriel Dec 18, 2015

Facebook iOS users and brands are set to benefit from the company’s latest set of updates, with the addition of an improved Events section on the app as well as the announcement that verified…

Facebook Messenger gets Photo Magic facial recognition, custom colors, emoji and holiday cheer

By Collen Kriel Dec 18, 2015

In time for the festive season, Facebook has added a variety of updates to its Facebook Messenger app to make sharing photos easier, get everyone into the festive mood, as well as making the…

Vine gets more personalized with a curated ‘For You’ channel

By Collen Kriel Dec 18, 2015

To help users discover the best videos that are available on Vine, the company has launched a new ‘For You’ channel. Rolling out to iOS users first, you will now see a new section…

Facebook’s secret site for finding best-rated local services is no longer a secret

By Collen Kriel Dec 16, 2015

Facebook has launched a new site for finding the best-rated local services – a site that Facebook has been keeping a secret until Acodez IT Solutions accidently discovered the hidden section of Facebook last…

Collen Kriel

A portable printer that uses AR to bring mobile and GoPro snaps to life is killing it on Kickstarter

‘Naughty’ holiday apps put personal and corporate data at risk, says Appthority

Facebook (slowly) rolls out support for Apple’s Live Photos on iOS

Nielsen’s top apps of 2015: Facebook still in top spot, Apple Music challenges Messenger for fastest-growing

Apple partners with UnionPay to bring Apple Pay to China in early 2016

Pinterest updates Buyable Pins with price drop notifications

Facebook improves events for iOS users, allows verified brands to share live video

Facebook Messenger gets Photo Magic facial recognition, custom colors, emoji and holiday cheer

Vine gets more personalized with a curated ‘For You’ channel

Facebook’s secret site for finding best-rated local services is no longer a secret

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