Where you at? Sprint Direct Connect Now brings push-to-talk to select Android devices

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Sprint announced on Wednesday the availability of its new [Direct Connect Now](http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/sprint-direct-connect-now/) Android app, which brings push-to-talk capabilities to the [Kyocera Rise](http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/kyocera-rise-qwerty-slider/) and [LG Optimus Elite](http://www.engadget.com/tag/lg%20optimus%20elite) with support for other devices "coming soon." Compatible with both Nextel and Sprint Direct Connect devices, this free app features group calls for up to 21 people, touchscreen controls, call alert notifications and contact synchronization. While we appreciate this advancement in push-to-talk communication, we can't help but shed a tear reminiscing about the good old days of Boost Mobile's "where you at?" campaign. Please join us as we pour one out and celebrate faded memories of the chirp.

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