The demand for 4G LTE connectivity has never been higher, and companies are pulling all the tricks out the bag to try to fulfil the high demand. Last night, Sprint announced that it has turned on high-speed 4G LTE data in 22 new locations. The announcement was made in a single press release on the U.S. carrier’s website.

T-Mobile USA has confirmed that it will carry the Sony Xperia Z this summer, finally putting an end to all the rumors that have been circulating since the device was spotted back in April. The carrier will become the only provider in the U.S. to offer Sony’s waterproof smartphone, which has been available in Japan and Europe since January.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is now available to pre-order in the United Kingdom from mobile phone retailer Phones4U. The handset is available for free on contracts from £27 ($42) per month, and it’ll be delivered on launch day this July.

Verizon could be gearing up to launch a brand new Galaxy S4 variant under a new name. But unlike the original, which is currently available in just two colors, Verizon’s model could be customizable, allowing adopters to choose their own paint job when they order.

HTC appears to be gearing up to add a new entry-level handset to its 2013 smartphone lineup. Although it hasn’t officially been announced yet, the Desire 200 has today popped up on the company’s website, confirming a number of recent leaks.