MacNN | Solo News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us Solo, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Bell snaps up Virgin Mobile Canada http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/07/bell.buys.virgin.mobile.ca/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0905/lgrumor-virgin.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Bell on Thursday said it had bought up the remaining stakes in Virgin Mobile Canada, taking complete control of the prepay-heavy carrier. The takeover is mutual and is labeled by Bell as part of its attempt to take the lead in the Canadian cellphone market. The Virgin label will continue to exist separate from Bell but will reportedly have streamlined operations, including a shared network and t... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/07/bell.buys.virgin.mobile.ca/ Thu, 07 May 2009 12:50:00 GMT US Cellular to get Touch Pro, Pearl Flip 8330, more http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/08/us.ceullular.handsets/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0904/samsunggloss.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Wireless provider US Cellular is soon due to get a number of handsets added to its range, including the HTC Touch Pro and BlackBerry 8230 Pearl Flip smartphones as well a number of more mainstream models. The Touch Pro, which is currently available at Sprint and Verizon, will be released on Friday, April 17th, according to a Wednesday PhoneArena report. It features a 2.8-inch touchscreen, 3.2-me... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/08/us.ceullular.handsets/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT Fido to get makeover, new plans? http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/03/fido.makeover.soon/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/fidostore.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Canadian cell carrier Fido is poised for an overhaul that will change its role in the market, a claim by purported sources of the Financial Post says. Under this new strategy, the Rogers sub-brand would more closely compete with Telus' Koodo, Bell's Solo and Virgin Mobile with an emphasis on lower-cost plans and a wider selection of phones than today's selection, which is partly a subset of Roger... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/03/fido.makeover.soon/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:20:00 GMT Bell, Solo Mobile holiday line-up revealed http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/27/bell.solo.holiday.line.up/ <img align='left' src=' http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0810/blackberrystorm-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A Monday report from BGR lists upcoming handsets Canadian wireless provider Bell and Solo Mobile will launch in time for the Christmas shopping season. The same report alleges Bell will sell a Motorola handset in 2009 running the Android OS that debuted in the T-Mobile G1. Apart from Bell getting a slew of handsets that include such high-tech smartphones like the BlackBerry Storm plus HTC's Diamon... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/27/bell.solo.holiday.line.up/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:30:00 GMT Solo unveils Urban At Ease designer bag for laptops http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/09/solo.urban.at.ease.bag/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0804/9-solo-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Solo today unveiled a new designer bag made for 15-inch laptops called the Urban At Ease Laptop Messenger Bag, constructed from a durable matte canvas fabric, with an oiled leather trim and padded corduroy sleeve. The sleeve stretches to fit almost any 15.4-inch laptop, and features several interior, side, and rear organizers. The Urban At Ease Laptop Messenger Bag is currently available for $95, ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/09/solo.urban.at.ease.bag/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:30:00 GMT Solo unveils laptop bag with retractable strap http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/08/solo.bag.with.strap/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0803/8-smartstrap-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Solo recently unveiled the Smart Strap Laptop Portfolio for 15-inch laptops, featuring a retractable shoulder strap and several other features. The leather bag contains a built-in accordion file, and a zip-down organizer for pen loops, business card holders, key fob, and accessories. Solo's Ride Along Pocket allows users to safely keep tickets nearby and accessible. The Smart Strap Laptop Portfoli... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/08/solo.bag.with.strap/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:55:00 GMT