Carrier IQ controversy, iPhone banned in Syria, and more in this week's mobile news
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German government looks into Apple’s use of Carrier IQ.
iPhone battery issues continue to be a problem for users.
iFixit releases transparent rear panel for iPhone 4S.
Russia, Brazil, and several other countries getting the 4S on December 16th.
Syria bans the iPhone in order to keep protesters from exposing violence.
Don’t forget our contest that is ending on Monday.
