Anthony John Agnello

Anthony John Agnello

Consumer and Technology Writer

Anthony John Agnello is a financial journalist, tech writer and critic. He joined InvestorPlace.com as a contributing writer in June 2010.

Anthony began covering the entertainment and technology industries in 2004, and has a keen eye for how artistic movements and consumer tastes can lead to dramatic industry shifts.

His byline has appeared in a wide range of publications and websites including MTV, Electronic Gaming Monthly, The Onion AV Club, The Escapist, 1UP.com, Game Pro and Nerve.com.

Recent Articles

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Multiplayer ‘Augmented Reality’ Game for iPhone?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple takes initial steps to fix reported issues with the new MacBook Air's display and logic board, promising a software fix in an internally circulated memo. In app news, Apple has begun reviewing submissions for the Mac App Store.

7 Ways Apple Can Fight Google’s Android OS

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Here are seven ways Apple can fight Android smartphones, based on Google's Android operating system, which are diminishing Apple's reach with its iPhone.

Future for Electronic Arts Shaky Going Into Holiday Season

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) beat expectations for its second fiscal quarter thanks to strong performances from perennial sports franchises like FIFA and Madden NFL, but despite lowering losses the video game publishing giant is still beleaguered by poor sales for marquee titles, layoffs, and the cancellation of software over quality concerns.

Microsoft Updates Xbox 360 for Kinect Release

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Microsoft has overhauled the Xbox 360 for the Kinect release as it tries to recast the console as an entertainment hub geared more toward families.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – iPad & iPhone to Set Records in 2011?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

While the iPad and iPhone missed sales projections in the last quarter due to supply constraints, analysts are already predicting massive sales numbers in 2011, with one in particular going beyond bullish.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Partnership with Boku?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

First up are some bells and whistles from the new iOS update, as well as the ability of Apple users to view Flash media via Skyfire software. But most interesting is the prospect of a partnership with mobile payment processor Boku.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Fortune says Verizon iPhone Coming Soon

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Rumors, lawsuits and small victories after the Halloween weekend, with Fortune magazine claiming that not only will there be a CDMA Verizon (NYSE: VZ) iPhone in early 2011, but it will actually be a remodeled iPhone 4.

Sprint Launches 4G Network

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

After conducting tests of their new long-term evolution 4G network in Los Angeles and Orange County, California earlier this fall, Sprint (NYSE: S) has officially rolled out their new high-speed wireless network. The Sprint 4G network launched today in 61 markets, the bulk of which are centered around the smartphone-dense New York City area.

Apple (AAPL) Now No. 4 Mobile Phone Vendor

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple Inc. is now the fourth-largest vendor of all mobile phones.

AT&T Announces New Mobile Payment Plan

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

A new initiative from AT&T (NYSE: T) announced this morning aims to bring the relationship between mobile phone and the user's purchase methods.

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