Sprint today announced a new application for Android smartphones that enables push-to-talk functionality. The app, called Sprint Direct Connect Now, brings PTT calling features to devices such as the Kyocera Rise and LG Optimus Elite.
Sprint Direct Connect Now Key Features
- Interoperable with Nextel Direct Connect and Sprint Direct Connect
- Group Connect calls up to 21 participants
- Call alerts to notify others you want to talk without interrupting
- Convenient touchscreen controls
- Displays contact image for speaker
- Synchronizes contacts with device’s address book
- Creates favorites for most contacted Direct Connect contacts
The application is available to the Kyocera Rise first, with availability for LG Optimus Elite and other devices to follow.
The app is a free download from the Google Play Store, but requires users to subscribe to a Direct Connect plan in order to use the service.
